Encyclopedia of french cultural heritage in north america

Welcome to the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America! As you browse the site, you will learn about the heritage of French-speaking North America, as well as about its history and diversity. Get to know the people who preserve and cherish it, discover the places where it finds expression and become familiar with the trends that have shaped and influenced its evolution throughout history.

Festival International de Louisiane

In the spring of 2009, a team of young videographers set out from Quebec to travel across North America aboard a school bus. The first leg of this group adventure, christened Video Eldorado, took the youngsters to Louisiana, where they were fascinated by the region’s unique francophone culture. Their first stop was in Lafayette for the Festival International de Louisiane, a major event for Franco-Americans. This festival brings together artists from theatre, the visual arts and, most of all, music. The festival presents manifestations of Cajun culture...

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Chanson

Pendant longtemps transmises de bouche à oreille, les chansons commencent à être enregistrées de manière permanente à la fin du XIX^e siècle, grâce à l’invention du phonographe et du gramophone. L’industrie de la chanson était née, ainsi que les carrières des chanteurs et chanteuses populaires.

Théâtre

Le patrimoine de l’Amérique française est riche d’une longue tradition théâtrale : en effet, le théâtre s’implante en Amérique en même temps que les premiers Français! L’art dramatique se manifeste sous diverses formes et remplit plusieurs fonctions. Il revendique, il prie, il chante, il amuse.

Chanson francophone

Théâtre francophone