Rating:

0.0 (0 votes)

Festival International de Louisiane is an annual celebration of music, art, cuisine and so much more! We will release the great artists that will be performing & the special events that will happen during Festival over the course of the next 2 weeks. The full line-up will be available online on Friday, February 10, 2012.

Festival International wants to share the music love! Join us on Tuesday, February 14 to view our entire Festival schedule listing and all of our special events.

Today, Festival International de Louisiane is excited to announce our Saturday night line-up featuring Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 (Nigeria-/African/World), Texas Tornados w/ Flaco Jimenez, Augie Meyers & Shawn Sohm ( Texas-Tex Mex), Lamajamal (Middle East/ U.S.- Gypsy Surf, Lindigo (Reunion Island-Maloya-Sega), Slavic Soul Party! (Balkans/US-Slavic Brass) and many more! Below you will find the complete Friday Night line-up.

Mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you at the 26e Festival International de Louisiane!

Scène Popeyes International
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 ( Nigeria-African/ World)
Debo Band ( Ethiopia- Ethio-Groove)
Stooges Brass Band (Louisiana-New Orleans Brass)
Pedrito Martinez (Cuba-Latin Percussion)
Lindigo( Reunion Island-Maloya-Sega)
Ceux Qui Marchent Debout ( France-Brass Funk)

Scène Malibu Fais Do Do
Texas Tornados w/ Flaco Jimenez, Augie Meyers & Shawn Sohm ( Texas-Tex Mex)
Kharia Arby ( Mali-Desert Blues)
T-Bird & The Breaks (Texas-Funk/Hip Hop/Rock n Roll)
Debauche Russian Mafia Band ( Ukraine/US-Russion Retro Punk)
Red Stick Ramblers (Louisiana- Cajun)
Slavic Soul Party! (Balkans/US-Slavic Brass)

Scène TV5 Monde Lafayette
Soul Express Brass Band (Louisiana - Brass)
FIGHTs (Louisiana- Indie Pop)
Vishtèn (Prince Edward Island - Traditional Acadian)
Téada (Ireland- Traditional Irish)
Lamajamal (Middle East/ U.S.- Gypsy Surf)
Canailles (Québec- Québec Roots)
Radio Radio (New Brunswick - Hip Hop)

Scène Chevron Héritage
Courir du Festival 5K Run
Canailles (Québec - Quêbec Roots)
Louisiana Folk Roots presents: International Fiddle Summit (Louisiana- Traditional Fiddles)
Louisiana Folk Roots presents: Charlie Wooten & Doug Belote (Louisiana- Louisiana Funk)
Mercy Brothers (Louisiana- Rockabilly Gospel)
The Viatones (Louisiana- Folk Rock)
Lost Bayou Ramblers (Louisiana - Cajun)
Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band (Louisiana - Zydeco)

Super Chevy Scène Des Jeunes
Lamajamal (U.S. - Gypsy Surf)
Pedrito Martinez (Cuba- Latin Percussion)
Naybor's Basement (Louisiana - Rock)
La Promenade - From KADN Fox 15 Scène des Jeunes to Popeyes Scène International

Super Chevy Scène Des Jeunes, (Petite Scène)
Emma May (Louisiana - Singer/Songwriter
Spoken Word
Allons jouer avec M. Christian (Louisiana)

LUS Pavillion De Cuisine
Les Bassettes (Louisiana- Cajun)
Beauty & The Beatnik (Louisiana- Pop)
Spoken Word (Louisiana - Poetry)
The Blue Trees (Louisiana - Singer/Songwriter)
Sean Bruce (Louisiana- Singer/Folkwriter)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Soirées du Cinéma
Soirées du Cinéma at the French Press-12:30pm (Admission: Free)
Film: Creole Cousins - A Portrait of Lindigo & Brazil

Soirées du Cinéma at the French Press-3:00pm (Admission: Free)
Film: Agadez, the Music and the Rebellion

Cirque Du La Rue
Cirque de la Rue, street performers from around the world, performing on Jefferson Street between Vermilion Street and Garfield Street on Festival grounds Thursday through Festival Sunday (April 25-29) at various times throughout the day.

WGASA Bush Tribe Stilt Walkers (U.S.), Soul Express Brass Band (Louisiana), Ceux Qui Marchent Debout (France), Slavic Soul Party (Balkans/U.S.), Stooges Brass Band (Louisiana)

Rhythms & Roots Series
A musical series presented by Festival International de Louisiane, located at The Blue Moon Saloon

The Mercy Brothers (Louisiana) 9:30pm Admission: $12
Feufollet w/ Shawn Sahm & members of the Texas Tornados (Louisiana/Texas) 11:00pm. Admission: $12

THÉÂTRE
Kaleidoscope, directed by Nathan Gabriel, written by Ray Bradbury
(A co-production of Acting Unlimited, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Festival International)
At Theater 810
Located at 810 Jefferson Street (next to Carpe Diem)
7pm
Admission $10

Festival International Promenade
4:00pm
From Super Chevy Scene des Jeunes to Jefferson to Garfield

Parc de Lafayette
Capoeira Angola Palmares of Baton Rouge & New Orleans
(Martial Arts,Song & Dance)
1:30pm and 4:00pm

Poetry Slam
New Orleans vs. Lafayette
Parish Ink
310 Jefferson Street
1:00-3:00pm daily

Downtown Galleries Open
The 2012 Festival Line-up: Friday!
Festival International de Louisiane is an annual celebration of music, art, cuisine and so much more! We will release the great artists that will be performing & the special events that will happen during Festival over the course of the next 2 weeks. The full line-up will be available online on Friday, February 10, 2012.

Festival International wants to share the music love! Join us on Tuesday, February 14 to view our entire Festival schedule listing and all of our special events.

Today, Festival International de Louisiane is excited to announce our Friday night line-up featuring Gary Clark, Jr. (US - Blues) , Beats Antique (US-Electronica/World/Dance) , Chico Trujillo (Chile-Cumbia) and the return Festival favorites Radio Radio (New Brunswick-Hip Hop) and many more! Below you will find the complete Friday Night line-up.

Mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you at the 26e Festival International de Louisiane!

Friday April 27, 2012

Scène Popeyes International

Cheikh Lô (Senegal-African/World)
Bombino (Niger - Desert Rock)
Gary Clark, Jr. (US- Blues)

Scène Malibu Fais Do Do
Pedrito Martinez (Cuba-Latin Percussion)
Beats Antique (US-Electronica/World/Dance)
Chico Trujillo (Chile-Cumbia)

Scène TV5 Monde Lafayette
Kharia Arby (Mali-Desert Rock)
Radio Radio (New Brunswick-Hip Hop)
Lindigo (Reunion Island-Maloya/Sega)

Scène Chevron Héritage, Friday
Vagabond Swing (Louisiana- Gypsy/Afrobeat/Swing)
Joel Savoy's Honky Tonk Merry-Go-Round (Louisiana- Honky Tonk)
Pine Leaf Boys (Louisiana-Cajun)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Soirées du Cinéma
Soirées du Cinéma at the French Press-2:30pm (Admission: Free)

Film: Dessine-Toi

Soirées du Cinéma at the French Press-4:00pm (Admission: Free)

Film: Mosquitos and High Water: El Mosca el Aqua Alta

Cirque Du La Rue
Cirque de la Rue, street performers from around the world, performing on Jefferson Street between Vermilion Street and Garfield Street on Festival grounds Thursday through Festival Sunday (April 25-29) at various times throughout the day.

Soul Express Brass Band (Louisiana)

WGASA Bush Tribe Stilt Walkers (US)

Rhythms & Roots Series
A musical series presented by Festival International de Louisiane, located at The Blue Moon Saloon
FIGHTs w/ Radio Radio (Louisiana/New Brunswick) - 10:00pm. Admission: $12

THÉÂTRE
Kaleidoscope, directed by Nathan Gabriel, written by Ray Bradbury
(A co-production of Acting Unlimited, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Festival International)
At Theater 810
Located at 810 Jefferson Street (next to Carpe Diem)
7pm
Admission $10

LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC EXCHANGE (LIME)
1:00-4:30pm - Downtown Lafayette
Admission free for Official LIME delegates
Admission: $5 General Public

Bach Lunch
at Scène Popeyes International

Canailles (Quebec) -12:00pm Admission: Free

Parc de Lafayette Jam
Terrance Morgan and various artists including DJ Prima, DJ Digital, DJ Andino, & DJ Funky Mojo. Also featuring, Desert Shadows Belly Dance Troupe and The Kabuki Kru Dance Group.

Poetry Slam
New Orleans vs. Lafayette
Parish Ink
310 Jefferson Street
1:00-3:00pm daily

Downtown Galleries Open

Thursday April 26, 2012

Scène Popeyes International
Robert Randolph & the Family Band (US - Funk/Rock/Soul)
Sonny Landreth (Louisiana -Slide Guitar)
Bombino (Niger - Desert Rock)
Opening Ceremonies
David Lofton Volunteer of the Year Award (Louisiana)

Scène Malibu Fais Do Do
Bas Clas w/ Special Guest Erick Adcock (Louisiana- Rock n Roll)
Ceux Qui Marchent Debout (France- Brass Funk)
Debo Band (Ethiopia- Ethio-Groove)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Cirque Du La Rue
Cirque de la Rue, street performers from around the world, performing on Jefferson Street between Vermilion Street and Garfield Street on Festival grounds Thursday through Festival Sunday (April 25-29) at various times throughout the day.
Soul Express Brass Band (Louisiana)

Rhythms & Roots Series
A musical series presented by Festival International de Louisiane, located at The Blue Moon Saloon
Bluerunners with Ceux Qui Marchent Debout (Louisiana/France) - 9:30pm. Admission $12

THÉÂTRE
Kaleidoscope, directed by Nathan Gabriel, written by Ray Bradbury
(A co-production of Acting Unlimited, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Festival International)
At Theater 810
Located at 810 Jefferson Street (next to Carpe Diem)
7pm. Admission $10

Downtown Galleries Open

Wednesday April 25, 2012

Scéne Malibu Fais Do Do
Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys (Louisiana - Zydeco)
Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers (Louisiana - Zydeco)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Soirées du Cinéma
Monday, April 23
Soirées du Cinéma at Cité des Arts - 6:30pm (Admission: FREE)
Film: Gainsbourg followed by live performance by Philippe Billeaudeaux & Friends

Tuesday, April 24
Soirées du Cinéma at Cité des Arts - 6:30pm (Admission: FREE)
Film: Water on Road

Wednesday, April 25
Soirées du Cinéma at The French Press - 6:00pm (Admission: FREE)
Film: POV Short Cuts

Soirées du Cinéma at The French Press 7:00pm (Admission: FREE)
Film: The Pirogue Maker

Rhythms & Roots Series
A musical series presented by Festival International de Louisiane, located at The Blue Moon Saloon

Tuesday, April 24
Rufus Jagneaux w/ special guests (Louisiana) 9:00pm
Admission: $10

Wednesday, April 25
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys with Courtbullion (Louisiana) - 9:00pm
Admission: $12

Downtown Galleries Open