KRVS is a listener-supported public radio station, located in Lafayette, Louisiana. KRVS broadcasts live annually from area music festivals, and produce and air live broadcasts of music series throughout Acadiana. KRVS plays Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Jazz, Swamp Pop, Swamp Rock, Louisiana singer/songwriter music, and many other distinct musical styles created and played in Louisiana. Countless musicians have joined KRVS in Cypress Lake Studios to play live and talk about their work. KRVS serves a region known as Acadiana, with a distinct French language, culture and traditions. By focusing on indigenous Louisiana programming, KRVS provides an important local resource for the Creole and Cajun residents of south Louisiana. KRVS is a regional public radio facility licensed to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.