For the nation's 250th anniversary, Smithsonian is partnering with festivals across the country for ' Of The People; Smithsonian Festival of Festivals' which will include Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette this October!
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This past weekend, Festival International in Lafayette, LA celebrated it's 40th Anniversary. Each year, the festival hosts artists from around the globe at the un-ticketed festival which happens to be the largest international music festival in the U.S.
Updated: May 3
Jazz Fest has come to a close after two wonderful weekends of music!
Weekend one featured a diverse array of new sounds and faces and returning favorites including Jon Batiste, Irma Thomas, Raye, Lorde, David Byrne, Sean Paul, Stevie Nicks and more!
One of the highly anticipated performances was the Premiere of Jon Batiste's Musical, 'Swamp' at the Blues Tent this Sunday.
Weekend Two lost a few hours to thunderstorms but sunshine prevailed as the gates opened Saturday Morning!
Saturday's headliners drew an impressive crowd as the fest announced that the day was sold out by mid afternoon.
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