African-French People in Louisiana

African-French People in Louisiana

African-French are a distinct group who live in Southwest Louisiana. They are similar in culture to both Cajuns and Creoles, but should not be confused with either group. They are generally credited with creating Zydeco music, a spicy, drum and accordion-based music that may be one of Louisiana's most recognizable traditions.

African-French artists:

Household Crafts

Mary Martha Mouton Pierre - Open Hearth Cooker, Wax Flower and Wreath Maker, Quilter, Corn Shuck Bookmark Maker, and Rosary Maker

Music

Ezolia Ann Goodly - Zydeco Musician

Religious Traditions

Mary Martha Mouton Pierre - Open Hearth Cooker, Wax Flower and Wreath Maker, Quilter, Corn Shuck Bookmark Maker, and Rosary Maker

Textiles

Mary Martha Mouton Pierre - Open Hearth Cooker, Wax Flower and Wreath Maker, Quilter, Corn Shuck Bookmark Maker, and Rosary Maker

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