The Deslondes bring a bouillabaisse of folk, country, blues and soul to Orlando

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There are lots of New Orleans stereotypes, sure. But remember, Louisiana is one of the most diverse states in America and those tropes only scratch the surface. This young NOLA showcase mines the terroir beyond the Big Easy clichés. The Deslondes are a good band who play a rootsy bouillabaisse of folk, country, blues and soul.

Sharing the bill is the exceptional Sabine McCalla. A rich brew of soul, gospel, folk and Haitian sounds, her music is a vivid kaleidoscope refracting Louisiana’s dazzling cultural crossroads through a lens that’s simultaneously faithful and forward.

7 p.m. Sunday, March 1, Will’s Pub, willspub.org, $20.

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