The Gateway to South Louisiana
On this episode of Discover Lafayette, Marc Broussard, internationally renowned singer and songwriter known for his own unique style of rhythm and blues, joins Mark Falgout, owner of Blue Moon Saloon and Guesthouse and Warehouse 535, to discuss the first annual South Louisiana Songwriters Festival & Workshop known as “SOLO” taking place in downtown Lafayette May […]
Discover Lafayette is proud to highlight this week’s guest, Kenneth Boudreaux, District 4 City-Parish Councilman, who represents a diverse area of the northern portion of Lafayette, Louisiana. Owner of the consultant business, To the Front, To the Top, a learning, training and development resource for individuals, families, and businesses, Kenneth is also well-known for his two radio talk shows […]
Herman Fuselier’s childhood home always had music playing. His parents, Matteal and Herman Fuselier, enjoyed the sounds of James Brown, Otis Redding, and Frank Sinatra. While Herman’s generation was into the 70’s genre of the Jackson 5 and the Carpenters, Herman always enjoyed Zydeco music and listened to it before it was “cool.” As a […]
Warren Perrin, renowned historian of Acadian culture and a man who has dedicated his life to promoting the accurate history of the Acadians, is our guest on this episode of Discover Lafayette. Author of “Acadian Redemption,” a biography of Beausoleil Broussard, Perrin has worked tirelessly to reinvigorate the Acadian pride movement, most notably through his […]
The tables are turned on Jan Swift as her daughters, Kelly and Taylor, interview her about why she started Discover Lafayette, her love of her community, and anything else that came to mind! Kelly and Taylor have been there, along with their dad, John Swift, as Jan has served as a community volunteer, run for […]