A history of the birth and development of zydeco music documents the many aspects that encompass the artform, including African-Caribbean rhythms, French-English lyrics, and dance styles, and details the popular and influential zydeco artists of today and yesterday

Describes how a group of parents, displaced from New Orleans following hurricane Katrinia, joined forces with teacher Paul Reynaud to start a school for their children among the sugarcane fields of New Iberia, Louisiana, and how a dedicated teacher created an extraordinary learning experience for the children of New Orleans, of all backrounds and races, at the 'Sugarcane Academy.' Original.

Offers suggestions for the best restaurants, clubs, bars, jazz venues, coffee shops, views, and theater to see at night