When traditional Cajun and Creole musicians take to the stage, one mark of their genius is how easy they make it look. Whether they are wielding an accordion, a fiddle, or some other folk instrument, ...
Grammy Award-winning zydeco bandleader Terrance Simien will present “Creole for Kids” as part of COCA’s Family Theatre Series Jan. 29-31 at COCA’s Founders’ Theatre, 524 Trinity Ave. in U. City.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Cajun culture runs deep in Acadiana, and it’s taught from a young age. Louisiana Folk Roots wants to be a part of teaching the culture to children. They will be holding two ...
Stanley Dural was born in 1947 in Lafayette, La., a close-knit community where many black people express their Creole heritage by speaking French, and by playing and dancing to zydeco. This hybrid ...
On the cover, a young Chenier holds a 25-pound accordion the length of his torso, a big, mischievous smile on his face. Bon Ton Roulet! is a classic zydeco album showcasing the Creole dance music of ...