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Danny Heitman, wearing green, dances with his wife, Catherine, at Buck & Johnny's, a Breaux Bridge venue that offers ...
The late Clifton Chenier, Zydeco pioneer known for his Creole-inspired sound rooted in blues, Cajun and R&B, is being bolstered by the music community ...
Dat Zydeco Fest is more than a concert, it’s a cultural statement, uniting two powerhouse regions of Louisiana in a ...
Louisiana musician Clifton Chenier would have been 100 on June 25, and a new tribute album featuring The Rolling Stones celebrates the zydeco pioneer.
The lively songs and performances of Clifton Chenier, who would have turned 100 today, brought fans—including the Rolling Stones—to their feet ...
She notes that Chenier’s incorporation of the hits of the day into his music “happens today, too.” Current zydeco artists bring elements of hip-hop and country into their music.
When Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble came to Carson City in 2023, it was the last stop of their tour. For this tour, he booked Carson City for the first stop.
The people of Opelousas, Louisiana, prepare for the annual Zydeco Festival, a celebration that has been a cornerstone of the community for over four decades. The Zydeco Festival, an event deeply ...
The term “zydeco” describes not only a genre of music but also extends to a style of dance and type of event tied to the Black Creole culture in South Louisiana ...
Kylie Griffin is a zydeco teacher at Dozier Elementary in Erath. She was honored as one of Yamaha's 2023, "40 under 40" nominees.
The Baton Rouge Zydeco score the first victory in franchise history as they defeated the Columbus River Dragons 5-4 on Wednesday, November 8.
Imagine a bike ride where speed doesn't matter and every pedal stroke carries you closer to another helping of Louisiana music, food or drink. I lived that dream at Cycle Zydeco, a 200-mile ...