ABOUT THE EPISODE 

Guest Brandon Ledet, a local Zydeco musician, joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the history of Louisiana-based music as well as what makes the genre so endearing. Ledet focuses on the feeling of the music, the unique instruments as well as why Southwest Louisiana is the perfect place to take in the foot-tapping sounds of Zydeco. 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Brandon Ledet, a Zydeco Musician, and Calcasieu Parish native, has immersed himself in the ever-evolving culture of Zydeco music as he tries to do his part in sharing his Louisiana Creole culture!  

For more than a decade, he’s performed with his band, Brandon Ledet and Creole Touch, becoming a staple in the Zydeco Music scene here in Southwest Louisiana. 

ENVIE EATS 

Insane Sausages in Sulphur and Vinton is a (pun intended) insane experience for your tastebuds! The quick-service eatery serves up classic Cajun offerings, sandwiches, and unique sausage creations. The Sulphur location specializes in its chicken dishes like the chicken sandwich along with the restaurant’s signature Insanity sauce! 

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