Zydeco Players

Zydeco players Louisiana 1938

Source: wikipedia | Wikimedia Commons | Author: Russell Lee (1903-1986) | Library of Congress

Vintage Photo

This picture was taken on the porch of a general store near Jeanerette, Louisiana. It was taken in 1938 by Russell Lee. During the Great Depression, the government wanted to document the suffering going on across the country, and hired a group of photographers to travel the rural areas of the Nation, taking pictures of everyday people. 

Lydia Monroe

Lydia Monroe of Ringold, Louisiana, a student nurse at Provident Hospital in Chicago, March 1942.  

Vintage Photo

The fortunes of this black family, pictured in August 1940, living on a plantation on Bayou Bourbeau in Natchitoches, Louisiana, have likely changed little since their ancestors were freed from slavery. An FSA cooperative aimed to give them the opportunity to earn more wealth

Source: Library of Congress, Marion Post Wolcott

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971),  from New Orleans, Louisiana is considered the most important improviser in jazz, and he taught the world to swing. Armstrong, fondly known as "Satchmo" (which is short for "Satchelmouth" referring to the size of his mouth) or "Pops," had a sense of humor, natural and unassuming manner, and positive disposition that made everyone around him feel good. With his infectious, wide grin and instantly recognizable gravelly voice, he won the hearts of people everywhere. He had an exciting and innovative style of playing that musicians imitate to this day.

Source:  wikimedia | pbs