The Historical Legacy of Swamp Pop

Learn all about one of Louisiana's most distinct, eclectic genres, and its impact on worldwide and local audiences. Hosted by the library's Special Collections Department, Nicholls State University history professor Dr. Stuart Tully will lead a discussion on the history of swamp pop from the 1950s until now, touching on the ways the music has encompassed race and class from the bayou dancehalls to abroad. 7 pm in Room 102. Free. ebrpl.com.