39K views · 496 reactions | The Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food Festival is Norfolk’s annual love-fest with New Orleans’ vibrant sprit and captures the melting pot of Bayou culture. This popular 3-day festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana to visitors of Town Point Park, from June 24-26, 2016, in true Cajun and Creole style. | Norfolk Festevents | Facebook

520 reactions · 149 shares | This year's Bayou Bon Vivant: Cajun Music, Food and Arts Festival star-studded music lineup includes headliners Blues Traveler, Anders Osborne, and North Mississippi Allstars! Who are you looking forward to seeing at this year's festival? #BayouBonVivant #virginiaisforlovers Virginia is for Lovers Website: https://bit.ly/Bayou23 | Norfolk Festevents | Facebook

10K views · 191 reactions | Here’s another throwback to the Festival in Houma, La, The Big Bayou Music Festival”with my good friend Johnnie Allan! Man we had some great times backing up all of the Swamp Pop Legends!! Video credit to Irvin Weber #thetraditionliveson #Teenahnah #livemusic #supportlocalartists #louisiana #swamppopmusic | Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition | Facebook

Cajun music is the heartbeat of Louisiana’s French heritage, born from Acadian settlers who blended old French ballads with Native, African, and Creole sounds. Played at lively fais do-dos, it’s music made for dancing and storytelling. The fiddle and accordion lead the melody, while the triangle (tit-fer), guitar, and bass keep the rhythm. Sung in Cajun French, the songs tell stories of love, loss, and joy. Though modern artists mix in rock and country, the spirit remains the same—music that bri