Vacherie Has Been A Fertile Breeding Ground For African-American Musicians

By Pam Folse 

 

For many, many years and many generations, people in the Vacherie community have used music as a means of enjoyment and fun. “Back in the day”, there were many African-American musicians and bands in South Vacherie and many stories have been told about them over the years and many people today still remember the fun they had dancing or singing along to their music and enjoying the entertainment they provided.