Mardi Gras, Gumbo, and Zydeco
The detectable identity of southern Louisiana''s one-of-a-kind culture has been expressed in numerous descriptive phrases--"south of the South," "the northern tip of the Caribbean," "this folklore land." A strange, piquant, and savory mixture, it also has been likened to one of the region''s signature dishes, gumbo.
Capturing this elusive culture and its charm has challenged many authors, anthrop...
The detectable identity of southern Louisiana''s one-of-a-kind culture has been expressed in numerous descriptive phrases--"south of the South," "the northern tip of the Caribbean," "this folklore land." A strange, piquant, and savory mixture, it also has been likened to one of the region''s signature dishes, gumbo.
Capturing this elusive culture and its charm has challenged many authors, anthrop...