Black History Month: The Life and Times of Amedeé Ardoin

1510 Bayou Courtableau Highway,Arnaudville LA 70512

11 February, 2023

Description

Let's celebrate the Creole culture of Southwest Louisiana on Saturday, February 11th from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at the NUNU Arts and Culture Collective, located in Arnaudville. This special Black History Month event will feature a captivating dive into the life and times of Creole Music Legend Amedeé Ardoin. La Table des Traditions Creoles' Host and Creole Historian, Patricia Cravins will perform a theatrical monologue based on the research of Dr. Darrell Bourque and contributions from the Ardoin Family. This open conversation will include live storytelling and accordion demonstrations by the Ardoin Family. Who is Amedeé Ardoin? Amedeé Ardoin is credited by Louisiana music scholars with laying the groundwork for both Creole and Cajun music in the early 20th century, and wrote several songs now regarded as Cajun and Zydeco. Refreshments will be served.