Unit VI Louisiana's Musical Landscape
Lesson 1 Music Around the State: Sound and Place

Music Prove It Worksheet

Name ______________________________________           Date ____________________

Directions:  In which region of the state would you be most likely to hear the following musical examples: North Louisiana, South Louisiana, or New Orleans? Some may be found in more than one region. How can you prove it? Put a checkmark in the correct column to show your answer for each example listed below. In the last column, write your "proof." This could be from the Key to Louisiana Music Resource Sheet, Louisiana Voices Traditional Music Examples Resource Sheet webpages, personal experience, or class discussion. Be prepared to defend your proofs.

MUSICAL EXAMPLE/GENRE NORTH
LOUISIANA
SOUTH
LOUISIANA
NEW
ORLEANS
PROOF
Jezebel,
Gospel Song
                                                                               
Lake Charles,
Contemporary Country Song
                                                                      
Fannin Street,
Blues Song
                                                                      
Where Ever There's a Will There's a Way,
Rhythm & Blues Song
                                                                      
Country Girl,
Rockabilly Song
                                                                      
Let's Go Get 'Em,
Mardi Gras Indian Song
                                                                      
Tit galop pour mamou,
Cajun Song
                                                                      
Eh Là Bas,
Jazz Song
                                                                      
The Life of A Crab Fisherman,
Isleño Song
                                                                      
Zydeco sont pas salé,
Zydeco Song
                                                                      
Wondering,
Country Song
                                                                      

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