This is my second year to travel around the great state of Louisiana and share traditional folk and blues music for kids. Last year Donna and I traveled to cajun country, mostly around Jennings and Ville Platte. This year we'll be down in Cameron Parish, south of Lake Charles, which still hasn't recovered from the effects of the hurricane of 2005. Also, on the circuit is Catahoula Parish, Terrebone and Lafayette.
Sadly the arts budget has been drastically cut this year and next year will be even worse. The state has only received about 1 million dollars in funds which is more than a 70% cut in arts programs. Part of the joy in being about to visit these rural areas, is bringing some cultural folk heritage to kids who often never get to see live music.
More later...
