LPB to air two-part documentary about Louisiana history, culture
The Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas, talks to the soul of Louisiana’s music scene with Jay Dardenne. Thomas and Dardenne will appear in the new documentary “Why Louisiana ain’t Mississippi .. or Any Place Else!” on Louisiana Public Broadcasting next week. (Image provided by Louisiana Public Broadcasting)
“Why Louisiana Ain’t Mississippi… Or Any Place Else!”
That’s the apt name of Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s new, two-part documentary running next week that producers describe as a whirlwind tour of Louisiana’s history.
Louisiana Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne inspired the program. A former secretary of state and lieutenant governor, Dardenne has traveled the state giving a present…
