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1997: CD Year in Review

December 1, 1997 by: OffBeat Staff

Once again it's time for our panel of experts to gather and give out the grades to the latest batch of Louisiana releases. 1997 marked a very good year for music emanating from Louisiana. We gave high marks to several albums including those by Beausoleil, Rockie Charles, Doc Cheatham and Nicholas Payton, Corey Harris, Royal Fingerbowl, Irma Thomas and many, many more. See if you agree with our panel. If not, send us your thoughts on the best of Louisiana music released in 1997 and...

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