Lafayette: Scenes from Festivals de Acadiens et Creoles, #2

Red accordion and Brazos Huval, Steve Riley and Mamou Playboys, Festivals Acadiens et Creoles 2014, Lafayette, Louisiana.

To show what a cliched small world it is, Brazos Huval featured prominently in this story about Ned the Dog back here, some three years ago, along with its follow-up here.  

Based on my observations this year in Louisiana, I think Brazos plays an important role in bringing up young musicians to the traditional music of the region. He is a member in a number of bands, teaches music, and makes sure his students participate in jam venues.   

Lafayette: Scenes from Festivals de Acadiens et Creoles, #1

Rubboards, Festivals de Acadiens et Creoles 2014, Lafayette, Louisiana.

Rubboards, Festivals de Acadiens et Creoles 2014, Lafayette, Louisiana.

Rubboards, Festivals de Acadiens et Creoles 2014, Lafayette, Louisiana.

Louisiana: Holi Festival 2014, Girard Park, Lafayette

Holi Festival 2014, Girard Park, Lafayette, Louisiana.

The Holi Festival in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Before. It was rather sedate. 

Holi Festival 2014, Girard Park, Lafayette, Louisiana.

And after. Not so sedate.

Holi Festival 2014, Girard Park, Lafayette, Louisiana.

It was pure childlike pleasure.

Holi Festival 2014, Girard Park, Lafayette, Louisiana.

There was dancing before the color flew.









A beautiful day for a beautiful festival that celebrates the coming of spring.

Holi Festival 2014, Girard Park, Lafayette, Louisiana.

Makes me think of other spring rites, such as Bayrami in Vakhtangisi  and Gardabani.


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