Paul Dufrene—blogger, music collector, playlist curator, and the man behind the curtain at platterplaylists.com—agreed to compile ten exclusive mixes for Country Roads readers. One playlist will be released each month, attending to themes that resonate with Louisianans—ex-pat and local, alike. Here they are, collected in one place for easy enjoyment.
- The Louisiana Roundup: High-struttin’ New Orleans R&B to zydeco masterpieces and a handful of swampy tunes from Southwest Louisiana
- Let's Live: A New Orleans Mix that chronicles the city's incarnations
- Louisiana Love Letter: Outside artists set eyes on Louisiana for a mix of nostalgic, romantic tunes
- Eatin' in Louisiana: Celebrating Louisiana cuisine
- Cryin' in Louisiana: Heartbreak sung in style
- Dreamin' in Louisiana: Dreams and their dreamers ruled Louisiana’s musical landscape in the mid-twentieth century
- The Great Louisiana Cover-up: The art of covering songs, Louisiana style
- Louisiana Animal Farm: A mix that takes a turn to rural Louisiana, where animals reign supreme
- Cajun Comedown: Required listening for a Louisiana resident
- Goin' Back to New Orleans: Fighting words from Ernie K. Doe and Mardi Gras Indians
