Nova Scotia Museum - Archeology Info Sheets

This page on the Nova Scotia Museum's web site contains links to short essays discussing early Acadian settlements including a discussion of farming and home building.
 

Encyclopedia of Acadian Life (Tim Hebert)

This page on Tim Hebert's Acadian-Cajun Genealogy & History site contains links to a number of short articles on various topics of early Acadian life.

Art

Acadian Art Gallery (Tim Hebert)

The Acadian art page on Tim Hebert's Acadian-Cajun Genealogy & History site. Features works of the Acadian artists Robert Dafford, Nelson Surette, Claude Picard, George Rodrigue and Azor Vienneau.
 

Chez Surette Art (Nelson Surette)

Homepage of Acadian artist Nelson Surette.

Literature

Acadian Essays by Rosella Melanson

A collection of essays and articles on Acadian issues by this former columnist for the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal.

Music, Dance & Theatre

French Canadian/Acadian Music Artist Directory

Online index of Acadian and French Canadian recording artists.
 

Josée Vachon

Popular performer of traditional and contemporary Quebecois and Acadian folksongs.
 

Grand Dérangement

This musical group from Nova Scotia describes their musical style as "based on Acadian traditional music to which has been added a rock flavor, a flash of Celtic and Irish influence and world beat rhythms".
 

Blou

These very talented musicians have a vast repertoire of original, contemporary and traditional music. Originating from Nova Scotia’s Acadie in Canada, their music is inspired by their Acadian roots, which is both a source of ingenuity and creativity.
 

Dominique Dupuis

A young Acadian fiddler from Memramcook.
 

Samantha Robichaud

Another young fiddler from the Canadian Maritimes.
 

Waylon Thibodeaux

"Louisiana's Rockin Fiddler
 

Edith Butler

Popular Acadian singer-songwriter from Paquetville, NB.
 

Feufollet

This group from Louisiana performs original and traditional songs in the French language including twin fiddle pieces from the 1800's and early 1900's in addition to traditional accordion pieces.
 

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys

An alternative, Cajun band from Louisiana.
 

Zachary Richard

Louisiana-born singer, songwriter and poet.
 

Beausoleil

This Louisiana group blends traditional Cajun music with elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country and blues.
 

Théâtre Populaire d'Acadie

Profile of this theater company from New Brunswick.

Cuisine

Acadian Cuisine

Online Acadian cookbook of La Société Saint-Thomas d'Aquin, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
 

Acadian Recipes

A collection of recipes for some popular Acadian dishes.
 

Recipes from the Maritimes

This site includes recipes for some Acadian favorites such as Poutines Rapées and Chicken Fricot (Acadian Stew).

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