National Heritage Fellows from Louisiana Across Jean Lafitte National Park & Preserve
Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) is bringing culture bearers into National Parks for a series of unique performances across the country with the idea of generating new conversations and narratives about American identity. In March, the following events will be presented as part of National Treasures: A Tour of Culture Bearers in National Parks in Louisiana:
March 7: The Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux.
March 8: The Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
March 10 & 11: Chief Shaka Zulu: New Orleans Black Masking craftsman, stilt dancer, and musician Chief Shaka Zulu will demonstrate his artistry March 10 at downtown Lafayette’s Downtown Alive! street fair, and March 11 at the Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette.
Find more information at ncta-usa.org.
