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Amplify Louisiana

Sean Ardoin Explores Louisiana's Music, Food & Culture

Amplify Louisiana

Sean explores Louisiana’s music and culture

About the Series

From the bayous of Southwest and Central Louisiana to New Orleans, Amplify Louisiana explores how music transcends time, culture, and class; and how artists impact and are impacted by the communities that give them rise.

As music and cultural ambassador for Louisiana, Sean Ardoin takes viewers on an unforgettable journey through his home state in this Cannes Award-winning series. Amplify Louisiana, commissioned by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and produced by Odyssey Studios, showcases the vibrant music, traditions, culture, and stunning landscapes that define the region.

Release
September 2023
Genre
Documentary
Studio
Odyssey Studios
In Partnership With
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Office of Cultural Development
Website
https://odysseystudios.com

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Odyssey Studios

Amplify Louisiana official series trailer featuring host Sean Ardoin.

Presented by the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development.

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Amplify Louisiana Episode 1: Roots: Zydeco & Cajun Music Sean Ardoin hosts this Cannes-Award winning travel documentary

Roots: Zydeco & Cajun Music
Episode 1

Sean Ardoin is joined by Sweet Cecilia, journalist and musicologist Herman Fuselier, and his younger brother Chris as he explores the music and food of his home region of Southwest Louisiana.

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Sean Ardoin and AJ Haynes at the historic Shreveport Municipal Auditorium for Amplify Louisiana Episode 2: Blues & Country: Shreveport & North Louisiana. Sean Ardoin hosts this Cannes-Award winning travel documentary

Blues & Country: Shreveport & North Louisiana
Episode 2

Sean Ardoin continues his Louisiana road trip north to Shreveport, bumping into AJ Haynes and Alex Smith. Then, Sean joins blues legend Kenny Neal at a backyard crawfish boil with surprise guests.

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Amplify Louisiana Episode 3: Jazz & Mardi Gras: New Orleans. Sean Ardoin hosts this Cannes-Award winning travel documentary

Jazz & Mardi Gras: New Orleans
Episode 3

Sean Ardoin wraps up his road trip in New Orleans. He joins the Greg Stafford Quartet, Flagboy Giz, and his old friend Vance Vaucresson, then sees the most unique venue with Aurora Nealand.

"We have the sauce here. The spice we have in our food is the spice we have in our music."

Sean Ardoin

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