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01/14/2015

5th Ward Weebie Continues Critical Success of “Let Me Find Out” http://nola.tw/Sx

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01/05/2015

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09/08/2014

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03/03/2014

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08/30/2013

#Bounce Queen Big Freedia @bigfreedia Slams Miley Cyrus’ @MileyCyrus Twerking http://nola.tw/NI

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1916 - (Louis) Marion Marcotte was born on this day. Cajun comedian, songwriter, vocalist and guitar player and a native of Moreauville, Louisiana. He wrote his first song at 14 and bought his first guitar with money he earned picking cotton. He went on to write more than 300 songs and record more than 40 records. He also wrote campaign songs for political candidates and a jingle for "Whataburger." Cajun musician Allen Fontenot said Mr. Marcotte had a following across south Louisiana and was known for his homespun comic style. He passed away in 1998

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1916 - (Louis) Marion Marcotte was born on this day. Cajun comedian, songwriter, vocalist and guitar player and a native of Moreauville, Louisiana. He wrote his first song at 14 and bought his first guitar with money he earned picking cotton. He went on to write more than 300 songs and record more than 40 records. He also wrote campaign songs for political candidates and a jingle for "Whataburger." Cajun musician Allen Fontenot said Mr. Marcotte had a following across south Louisiana and was known for his homespun comic style. He passed away in 1998

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