Festival International de Louisiane announces 2013 lineup. Bob Marley's former backing band, The Wailers, will headline this year year's Festival International de Louisiane, scheduled for April 24-28 in downtown Lafayette. This year's slate includes bands from all over the world, with a fair sampling of homegrown talent.
Check out the festival's website for more.
Wednesday, April 24
Lost Bayou Ramblers (Louisiana-Cajun) Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band (Louisiana-Zydeco)
Thursday, April 25
Nimbaya Women Drummers (Guinea-African Drum and Dance) Fatoumata Diawara (Mali-World Afrobeat) Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (Louisiana-Brass/Funk) Imagine I Am (Louisiana-Experimental Pop) Rob Curto & Forro Matuto (Brazil-Forro) Oliver MTukudzi & the Black Spirits (Zimbabwe-Tuku Music) Taylor Verret (Louisiana-Indie) MacKenzie Bourg (Louisiana-Pop) Lost Bayou Ramblers w/ Mama Rosin & Rob Curto.
Friday, April 26
Marco Calliari (Italy/Québec-Italian Carnival) Marc Broussard (Louisiana Soul/R&B/Rock) Charles Bradley (U.S.-R&B/Soul) Bodh'aktan (Isle de la Madeleine/Québec-Celtic Rock) Nimbaya Women Drummers (Guinea-African Drum and Dance) Sergent Garcia (Spain/France-Salsa/Hiphop) Mika Karni & Kol Dodi (Israel-World/Folk) Markus James & the Wassonrai (U.S./West Africa-Blues) Rob Curto & Forro Matuto (Brazil-Forro) Brother Dege (Louisiana-Delta Blues/Dobro) Feufollet (Louisiana-Cajun Folk Rock) Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic (U.S.-Zydeco) Bayou Teche Biere (Arnaudville, LA) Rex Moroux (Louisiana-Singer/songwriter) Brushy One String (Jamaica-Blues/Reggae)M ichael Juan Nunez (Louisiana-Southern Blues) Roddie Romero & the Hub City Allstars w/ Chic Gamine (Louisiana/Manitoba) Slamdango! Puppet Slam(Louisiana-Puppetry) THÉâTRE Kremlin Komedy, Slamdango! Puppet Slam(Louisiana-Puppetry).
Saturday, April 27
Destination Gospel Choir (Louisiana-Gospel) Markus James & the Wassonrai (U.S./West Africa-Blues) Le Vend du Nord (Québec-Traditional Québecois) Chic Gamine (Manitoba-Pop/Soul) Niyaz (Israel-Contemporary World) Dehli 2 Dublin (British Colombia-Celtic Punjabi Electronica) Sergent Garcia (Spain/France-Salsa/Hiphop) Lagniappe Brass Band (Louisiana-New Orleans Jazz) Soul Express Brass Band, Corey Ledet, Babineaux Sisters & Isle Dernière Mariachi Las Alteñas (U.S.-Mariachi) Marco Calliari (Italy/Québec-Italian Carnival) Mika Karni & Kol Dodi (Israel-World/Folk) Caleb Elliot (Louisiana-Pop songwriter) Mia Borders (Louisiana-Soul/Funk) Sunny Duval (Québec-Rock n Roll) Royal Teeth (Louisiana-Electro/Indie/Pop) Uncle Lucius (Texas-Rock n Roll/Blues) Brass Bed (Louisiana-Indie/Psychedelia/Pop) Red Baraat (U.S./India-Bhangra/Brass/Funk) Bodh'aktan (Isle de la Madeleine/Québec-Celtic Rock) Louisiana Folk Roots: International Fiddle Summit w/ David Greely & guests(Louisiana/Various) Louisiana Folk Roots: Dennis Stroughmatt & L'esprit Creole (U.S.) Keith Blair Band (Louisiana-Blues) Solas (Ireland-Traditional) Slamdango! Puppet Theater Mama Rosin (Switzerland-Cajun Rock) Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole (Louisiana-Zydeco) FIGHTS w/ Delhi 2 Dublin (Louisiana/British Colombia) & FEUFOLLET w/ Sunny Duval (Louisiana/Québec) Slamdango! Puppet Slam(Louisiana-Puppetry) THÉâTRE Kremlin Komedy.
Sunday, April 28
LA Essentially Ellington Festival Winner (Louisiana) Mariachi Las Alteñas (U.S.-Mariachi) Oliver MTukudzi & the Black Spirits (Zimbabwe-Tuku Music) Red Baraat (US/India-Bhangra/Brass/Funk) The Wailers (Jamaica-Reggae Solas (Ireland-Traditional) Bodh'aktan (Isle de la Madeleine/Québec-Celtic Rock) Chic Gamine (Manitoba-Pop/Soul) LiL Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers (Louisiana-Zydeco) Mama Rosin (Switzerland-Cajun Rock) Niyaz (Israel-Contemporary World) FIGHTs (Louisiana-Indie Pop) Delhi 2 Dublin (British Colombia-Celtic Punjabi Electronica) French Mass The Mercy Brothers (Louisiana-Hillbilly Gospel) Tribute to Hadley Castille w/ Sarah Jayde & the Sharecroppers (Louisiana-Cajun) Sunny Duval (Québec-Rock n Roll) Le Vend du Nord (Québec-Traditional Québecois) Young Band Nation Blues Project (Louisiana-Blues) Solas (Ireland-Traditional) Spoken Word (Louisiana-Poetry) Huval-Fuselier Trio (Louisiana-Cajun) Uncle Lucius (Texas-Rock n Roll/Blues) McKenzie Bourg (Louisiana-Pop )A udubon Choral Group (Louisiana-French Chanson) LJ Alleman Guitar Ensemble(Louisiana-Guitar) Tammat (France-Traditional) Brushy One String (Jamaica-Blues/Reggae) The Onlies (Louisiana) Festival Appreciation Party w/ Blue Moon Allstars (Danny Devillier, Joel Savoy, Chris Stafford, Philippe Billeaudeaux w/ international surprise guests) - $10 Free entry with festival volunteer shirt or volunteer badge.