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This week on Continuum you'll hear La Folia, one of the most important anonymous melodies of early music, plus other compositions from a few notable composers extending into the present day.

Spring is in bloom in the Bayou State, which means festivals, outdoor gatherings and, of course, Easter! If you grew up in the Gulf South, there's a good chance your Easter basket was filled with treats from Elmer Chocolate – our state's very own heritage candy company. On this week’s show, we hop over to Ponchatoula to tour the factory where Elmer’s prized Gold Bricks, Heavenly Hash, and Pecan Eggs are made.Then, we participate in "The Slowest Second Line on Earth" at Brennan's in the French Quarter, where we meet ten terrific turtles and a rapping judge.Finally, we brave the rain for a rollicking cocktail tour, conducted by Richard Read, Elizabeth Pearce, and Allison Alsup – authors of The French Quarter Drinking Companion.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about Vue Orleans, a new exhibit offering insight into New Orleans’ culture and history. Then, we hear about an upcoming all-cello performance from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear an update on medical marijuana legislation at the state House. Then, in honor of World Book Day, we look back at the history of public libraries in New Orleans.

For Black residents from the South, during the Great Migration North in the 1940's and 50's, gospel music defined the sacred side of life. In Chicago, churches served as places of community, musical joy, and healing. A tradition of quartet singing grew with groups like the Clefs of Cavalry, Holy Wonders, and the Highway Q.C.’s. These groups toured on gospel circuits nationwide, had record deals and radio shows. Group members often changed; Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls, and Johnnie Taylor had all been in the Highway Q.C.’s before each turned to secular music. Spencer Taylor Jr. was a member of the Holy Wonders when the Q.C.’s came calling in the 1950s. I sat down with Mr. Taylor and his son, Spencer Taylor III, of the Highway Q.C.’s, to talk about his long life leading the ensemble.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear more about the recent resignation of Democratic State Sen. Karen Carter Peterson. We also learn about efforts to make Baton Rouge a more popular tourist destination and talk about what to expect in Wednesday's Pelicans play-in game.

Hampr is the Uber of laundry - get your laundry done & back to you next day. Women's clothing store Hemline redefines women-owned success

Elliott Weiner's River Basin Distillery makes New Orleans whiskey, Jean Blair's New Orleans Glassworks makes glasses to drink it out of

Today on Louisiana Considered, we celebrate 50 years of WWNO by learning a bit more about the station’s history. Then, we hear what’s on deck for the upcoming French Quarter Fest.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new bill that could give renters more protections after hurricanes. We also hear the latest on cancer research in the state and learn what monuments are going up in the place of former Confederate statues.