Zydeco music

Travis Matte’s New Song Is ‘Bye Felicia’ [AUDIO]
Travis Matte’s New Song Is ‘Bye Felicia’ [AUDIO]
Travis Matte’s New Song Is ‘Bye Felicia’ [AUDIO]
Our local talent, crazy man Travis Matte, has a new song called 'Bye Felicia'. The man who gave us 'Vibrator', heard at every club and wedding reception in Acadiana, gives us another song that may end up being just as popular.
Terrance Simien Visits KTDY
Terrance Simien Visits KTDY
Terrance Simien Visits KTDY
South Louisiana is a place where "music grows up from the ground" (to borrow a phrase). Terrance Simien is a great example. The St. Landry Parish native has been immersed in music since childhood, first learning to play piano, later trumpet & accordion.
R.I.P.   John Warren Prejean, Sr.
R.I.P. John Warren Prejean, Sr.
R.I.P. John Warren Prejean, Sr.
Prejean was an influential figure on the Zydeco music scene, fronting several local bands. He also worked as a sideman for "Little Bob" Camille, and played trumpet for Warren Caesar. He most recently worked as accordionist and lead singer of the Creole Zydeco Farmers.
Gator by the Bay Festival in San Diego Promotes Louisiana and Zydeco
Gator by the Bay Festival in San Diego Promotes Louisiana and Zydeco
Gator by the Bay Festival in San Diego Promotes Louisiana and Zydeco
While we were recovering from Festival International and Jazz Fest here at home, folks in California were celebrating our culture on Harbor Island in San Diego Bay. The Louisiana Office of Tourism sponsored 'Gator by the Bay' which featured music and food from the Bayou State and Lafayette - they even gave away a trip to Louisiana! Bands included and Grammy Award winning Chubby Carrier and the Bay
Geno Delafose Plays Abbeville Saturday Night
Geno Delafose Plays Abbeville Saturday Night
Geno Delafose Plays Abbeville Saturday Night
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie will be playing at St. Theresa Holy Family Life Center in Abbeville Saturday, March 31st.  All proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society.
Benefit Information for Shaylen Richard
Benefit Information for Shaylen Richard
Benefit Information for Shaylen Richard
The following information was sent to me by a friend, Holly Castille.  She is the grandmother of Shaylen Richard, a 5-year-old girl who lost both of her parents in a motorcycle accident in 2010 (Holly's daughter and son-in-law): Shaylen Richard is a sweet five year old girl that lost both of her parents, Amber Chaisson Richard & Roderick “T-Pap” Richard, in a motorcycle accident on October 9,
Louisiana Grammy Nominees
Louisiana Grammy Nominees
Louisiana Grammy Nominees
We are a Sportsman's Paradise and a Musical Mecca!  Louisiana artists have racked up a slew of Grammy nominations!  Congratulations to Chubby Carrier, Dr. John... and the list goes on! The Zydeco/Cajun category, which by its very nature always features a wide range of Louisiana-based artists, tapped as 2011 nominees D...