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What Do We Collect?

Analog and Digital Audio Recordings

Commercial

  • Commercial recordings by Louisiana Cajun and Creole musicians recorded and published since 1928
  • Musical styles and genres of the Cajuns and Creoles of Louisiana's "Acadiana" and "Creole Country" parishes:
    • Acadian and Creole French folk songs and music
    • Cajun music and its varied styles, including those with blues, country-western, swing, rock, and popular music influences
    • Creole music and its varied styles, including juré, “la musique Créole”, zydeco and zydeco-nouveau with funk, rock, reggae or rap influences
    • Swamp-blues and other Louisiana blues music
    • Swamp pop music (Cajun and Creole rhythm & blues and rock & roll)
  • Recordings of Louisiana Cajun and Creole record companies and labels
  • Selective recordings of musical styles, genres, and cultures that have influenced Louisiana Cajun and Creole music and musicians
  • Music about Cajun and Creole Louisiana
  • Radio transcription recordings that feature Louisiana Cajun and Creole music and musicians
  • Selective “Cajun and Creole-inspired” music, performed in these styles and produced worldwide
  • Selective recordings of “guest sessions” by Louisiana Cajun and Creole musicians
  • Selective non-music sound recordings, such as spoken word

Non-commercial or unpublished

  • Very selective unpublished recordings related to Louisiana Cajun and Creole musicical cultures

Analog and Digital Video Recordings

Commercial Productions

  • Motion pictures that include Louisiana Cajun and Creole musicians, music and songs
  • Documentaries about Cajun and Creole musicians and the musical cultures
  • Instructional and educational videos on Cajun and Creole music, instruments and dance
  • Selective unpublished productions related to Cajun and Creole music

Other Archival & Research Materials

  • Artifacts
  • Books and periodicals
  • Manuscripts
  • Memorabilia
  • Music business/industry records
  • Musical instruments
  • Photographs
  • Posters
  • Promotional and media material
  • Textile and costume materials

Donations & Gifts