KBON is a radio station

Radio station

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 broadcasting an Americana

Americana (music)

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 format, deeply rooted in the music of south Louisiana, including swamp pop

Swamp pop

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, zydeco

Zydeco

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, and cajun-french music mixed in with some traditional oldies

Oldies

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, country-western, and R&B music. Licensed to Mamou, Louisiana

Mamou, Louisiana

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, the station serves rural portions of both the Lafayette and Alexandria radio markets.

History

The station went on the air in late 1997. KBON was originally assigned the calls KAHK-FM as a construction permit in 1994, but changed to KBON shortly before signing on.