About
KBON 101.1 FM Louisiana Proud Radio is a locally owned Louisiana Music powerhouse situated in the heart of Cajun Country, Eunice Louisiana. Our programming is a unique variety of music with a Louisiana flavor; Cajun, Swamp Pop, Zydeco, Country, Classic Country, Oldies, Blues, and more. Though we do such a broad variety of music, KBON 101.1 FM is mostly dedicated to Louisiana Musicians and Louisiana Music, with 85% of our airtime devoted to local music artists. You can also listen to us live from anywhere in the world. We’re proud to be recognized as “THE” Louisiana Radio Station as we continue to promote our rich heritage and culture. We are Louisiana Proud!
* KBON 101.1 FM went “on the air” May 29th, 1997.
* KBON 101.1FM was the first major radio station to promote Louisiana recording artists as part of the regular daily format.
* Besides being a “local” 25,000 watts radio station broadcasting in Acadiana, KBON is also heard around the world at http://www.kbon.com . Our main goal is to help preserve the unique Cajun & Creole music and culture of our area. Our slogan is “LET US, BEFORE WE DIE, GATHER UP OUR HERITAGE & OFFER IT TO OUR CHILDREN” and we don’t just say it, we live it!
* KBON is a variety music station with a “LOUISIANA FLAVOR”. The weekday music format specializes in the great music of our local area, including Cajun, Zydeco & “Swamp Pop” as well as select new, re-current & Classic Country, Classic Oldies and select Blues. Of course, KBON also offers great “specialty” programs which highlight & concentrate more on certain types of music. If you are truly a music lover, you will never be bored with radio again!!
*KBON IS A LEADER, NOT A FOLLOWER! We introduce & play the music when it is new and “unknown”, while other radio stations wait until a song becomes a hit before they play it.
* KBON 101.1FM ( http://www.kbon.com ) is the most listened to Louisiana radio station on the internet, as well as one of the most listened to radio stations overall, in the world on the internet.
* KBON 101.1FM studio in Eunice, Louisiana is probably the most visited radio station in the world. Not only have the studios of KBON been visited by hundreds of musicians, but thousands of locals as well as “tourists” from around the world have come to tour the station and enjoy its antiques, artifacts and the famous “Wall of fame”.
KBON 101.1 FM …. Promoting our local music, heritage & culture worldwide EVERYDAY at www.kbon.com
