- Largely Protestant and English-speaking British and African Americans.
- Settled largely by Scots-Irish Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Episcopalians.
- Characterized by African American population and several Native American tribal groups.
- Musical genres are:
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- Largely French-speaking Roman Catholics of European and African descent.
- Many were of Acadian and French descent.
- Afro-Caribbean and French influences are prevalent in Cajun and Creole music.
- Musical genres are:
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- Diverse ethnic groups:
- Irish
- West African
- French
- Spanish
- Italian
- Vietnamese
- Caribbean
- Latin American
- Others
- Musical genres include:
- jazz (horns, piano, upright bass, drums)
- brass bands (brass and percussion instruments)
- gospel (a cappella, accompanied by piano, or organ, or band)
- rhythm & blues (guitar, bass, drums)
- salsa
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