When Executive Director Mike Shepherd was asked by Encore Louisiana Magazine for input on an article recommending selected Louisiana music and artists as a primer on Louisiana's diversity of music, he was honored to be able to assist.

Encore Louisiana Magazine is an annual product of the State of Louisiana through the Lt. Governor's Office billed as "The Official Guide to Louisiana Living for Boomers and Beyond.:

The final published article (and recommendations) is published below.

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