A breakup inspired Jermaine from the South's Tiny Desk Contest entry in Louisiana Creole

NPR

Published July 11, 2026 at 6:43 AM CDT

Jermaine Butler, who performs as "Jermaine from the South," entered his Creole-inspired song "Dan Vi-Cila" to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.

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