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Music of Cajun country enjoying unlikely renaissance | 60 Minutes • May 19, 2025, 9:15 AM ET (CBS)
Cajun and Zydeco music, the sounds of southwest Louisiana, are experiencing a remarkable revival • May 19, 2025, 9:15 AM ET (CBS)
No burgers but plenty of crawfish at this iconic New Orleans music festival • Apr. 24, 2025, 5:47 AM ET (AP)

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