Music, cullinary delights and cultures from around the world. Here is a list of the visiting countries (artists) at 2009 Festival:
Belgium,
Benin,
Brazil,
Cap Verde,
Cape Breton,
Congo,
Cuba,
France,
Ghana,
Haiti,
Jamaica,
Japan/Toronto,
Mali,
New Brunswick,
Prince Ed Isl.,
Quebec,
Sweden,
U.S.
Music
KRVS: Radio Acadie (www.krvs.org)
Robert Randolph & the Family Band; The Waifs; The Duhks; Tinariwen; Maria de Barros; the subdudes; Baaba Maal; Dr. John; The Lovell Sisters; Amadou &; Mariam; Salif Keita; Angelique Kidjo; Alpha Blondy; Kassav; Carimi; Cheb Mami; Cubanismo; Paris Combo; Toots &; the Maytals; Los Lobos; Kermit Ruffins; Eddie Bo; Los Aztex; Screaming Orphans
Since its creation, Festival International de Louisiane has become famous as a premier presenter of some of the most unique world musicians and performances in the United States.
Popular Louisiana artists such as Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, Zachary Richard, Sonny Landreth, Beausoleil, Buckwheat Zydeco, Boozoo Chavis, Marc Broussard, Keith Frank, Amedee "Bois Sec" Ardoin, D.L. Menard, Terrance Simien, C.J. Chenier, Geno Delafose, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Terrance Simien, Canray Fontenot, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Curley Taylor, FeuFollet, Cedric Watson and Buddy Guy have all performed on our stages.
Past international performers have included:
John Mayall (England), Zap Mama (Zaire), Natalie MacMaster (Canada), Dede St. Prix (Martinique), Cubanismo (Cuba), Salif Keita (Mali), Amadou & Mariam (Mali), Master Drummers of Burundi (Burundi), Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens (South Africa), Jimmy Bosch (Puerto Rico), The Poor Clares (Ireland), Sam Mangwana (Republic of Congo), La Bottine Souriante (Canada), Paris Combo (France), Sally Nyolo (Cameroon), Angelique Kidjo (Benin), The Waifs (Australia), Gigi (Ethiopia), Oliver Mtukudzi (South Africa), Ladysmith Black Mambazo (South Africa), Yerba Buena (Cuba), Salem Tradition (Reunion Islands), and La Rue Ketanu (France).
Television
Acadiana Open Channel (www.aocinc.com)
Books
Rythmes du Monde Francophone, Celebrating Ten Years of Festival International de Louisiane...Available at the Festival office.
Heroes
Our Sponsors and Volunteers who make it happen!:
2009 Sponsor Listing:
Official Poster Artist: Kate Ferry
Official Hotel: Days Inn Lafayette
Official Coffee: Community Coffee
Official Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sponsor: Lafayette Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Official Printer: TriStar Graphic Group, Inc
Official Wireless Company: AT&T
Official Vehicle Rental Company: Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
The annual 5-day festival is held during the last full week of April. Historic downtown Lafayette, Louisiana, is transformed into an entertainment complex featuring six music stages, food court areas, street musicians and animators, arts and crafts boutiques, art galleries, beverage stands, cultural workshops, international cooking demonstrations and a world music store.
All programming for the festival is designed to celebrate cultural expression in a variety of forms and to encourage understanding and appreciation for different cultures. Festival International events are free to the public and designed to encourage family participation from all sectors of the community.
Log onto our Official site for THE most up-to-date on performers, schedules and special events, www.festivalinternational.com.
Don't miss your chance to become a Friend of the Festival!
To sign up today go to:
www.festivalinternational.com/friends
Who I'd like to meet: EVERYONE willing to enjoy one of the greatest festivals in the world! We like all types of people from all walks of life who enjoy music, food, arts, crafts, culture, and the list goes on! If you really want an awesome and unique Festival experience...VOLUNTEER!
Effectively staging an international event of this magnitude requires the coordinated efforts of thousands of dedicated Volunteers. Volunteers provide essential services that ensure the successful and safe production of this internationally acclaimed event. Without Volunteers, this event could not take place!
If you have volunteered for the Festival before, or are interested in doing so this year, please contact the Festival International Office at 337.232.8086 or fill out the on-line Volunteer application (www.festivalinternational.com) and submit. A Festival representative will be in touch shortly!
Group volunteer times are available! We encourage companies, clubs and other organizations to volunteer.
As a volunteer, you will not only be eligible for advance ticket sales to special events throughout the year, but you will also receive discounts on Festival merchandise as well. Find out how you can be a Volunteer today!
Festival International de Louisiane's Friend Space (Top 24)
Festival International de Louisiane has 1963 friends.
R.Style association sponsored by Jamel Debbouze and DJ Abdel announce the 5th edition of the Festival "Short Films" -International Festival of Hip Hop Short Films- which will take place next october in Paris.
You want to participate? Send us your video realization (comedies, fictions, documentaries, cartoons, artist portrait...)
Just one theme : The Urban Culture!
For more informations, you can email us at : jennifer.rstyle@gmail.com
Welcome to Gypsybilly music a new addition to the BILLY family and ready to rock at your festival. New album w/4 Grammy winners. Best wishes to you. Thank you for the friendship. Gypsybilly Bop a lula The Vignatis
Stoppin by and saying HI. Always nice to hear from friends. Hope life's treating you well but most of all I hope you’re smiling! Come see who you know and say Hi to all!!!
Take care and KEEP ROCKIN. Shoot for the moon!
BTW I have a question, going to through it out there. But..... Do you think you can list me on your top friend list so other artists, bands, writers can see about the music world? Either way, I glad to have you. I won’t hold it against you if you don't! ***Smile*** Pass the word.
Don't be a stranger. Stay In Touch!
Thank You ***Smile*** Amy Littlebit Promotions INC
Merci for anther great Fest! Wasn'it it the biggest ever? I love the new fans and friends I got this year.One of my favorite part was playing for the staff around the pool with the Firecrackers JAzz Band Crew, and the Duhon Bros. Cheers to you long long life!!!Bertrand
I come down from NJ every year for festival. I love everything festival has to offer and though it is about the music it also about the people that make it so special. I spend a lot of my time snapping pictures of people enjoying Festival International De Louisiane.
Please share your comments and thoughts of my photography and please pass the link on to someone you know, who knows they just might be in one of my shots.
R.Style association sponsored by Jamel Debbouze and DJ Abdel announce the 5th edition of the Festival "Short Films" -International Festival of Hip Hop Short Films- which will take place next october in Paris.
You want to participate? Send us your video realization (comedies, fictions, documentaries, cartoon, artist portrait...)
Just one theme : The Urban Culture!
For more informations, you can email us at : jennifer.rstyle@gmail.com
The Bechet House is an artist friendly B&B 6 short miles from downtown Lafayette. We are offering musicians, artists and festival workers reduced fees, starting at $65/night for double occupancy. Affordable group rates are available. Please see our profiles for details and contact information.
Le Yeehaa! I'll be playing/DJ eing/Chatting live on the radio @ "Lacouture Lagniappe" Tuesday from 1-2pm, on KRVS, 88.7 FM. I cant stop singing that new song I wrote about you! Cheers, Bertrand ;)
Thanks for the add! Please help us in keeping our Louisiana Cajun Music and Heritage alive! Join or support the CFMA, and spread the word! Merci Beaucoups!
