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Buckwheat Zydeco
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Stanley Dural, Jr. (November 14, 1947 – September 24, 2016), better known by his stage name Buckwheat Zydeco, was an American accordionist … read moreStanley Dural, Jr. (November 14, 1947 – September 24, 2016), better known by his stage name Buckwheat Zydeco, was an American accordionist and zydeco musician. He was one of the few zydeco artists to achieve mainstream success. His music… read moreStanley Dural, Jr. (November 14, 1947 – September 24, 2016), better known by his stage name Buckwheat Zydeco, was an American accordionist and zydeco musician. He was one of the few zydeco artists to achieve mainstream success. His music group was formally billed as Buckwheat Zydeco and Ils Sont … read more -
Boozoo Chavis
25,410 listeners
Boozoo Chavis (born: Wilson Anthony Chavis) was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the Cajun and blues hybrid originating in southwest Louisian… read moreBoozoo Chavis (born: Wilson Anthony Chavis) was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the Cajun and blues hybrid originating in southwest Louisiana. Although his self-composed 1954 single, "Paper in My Shoes," was the first zydeco hit… read moreBoozoo Chavis (born: Wilson Anthony Chavis) was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the Cajun and blues hybrid originating in southwest Louisiana. Although his self-composed 1954 single, "Paper in My Shoes," was the first zydeco hit, Chavis was distrustful of the music industry and refused t… read more -
Chris Ardoin
4,439 listeners
Chris Ardoin (born April 26, 1971 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a zydeco accordionist and singer. He is one of the young artists that help… read moreChris Ardoin (born April 26, 1971 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a zydeco accordionist and singer. He is one of the young artists that helped form nouveau zydeco, a new style of music that fused traditional zydeco with various styles inc… read moreChris Ardoin (born April 26, 1971 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a zydeco accordionist and singer. He is one of the young artists that helped form nouveau zydeco, a new style of music that fused traditional zydeco with various styles including hip-hop, reggae and R&B. He was a child prodigy b… read more -
Beau Jocque and the Zydeco Hi-Rollers
5,666 listeners
Zydeco and Beau and the Hi Rollers are the down home music you wish you were down home from, getting it on, sweat rolling, microphone hoppi… read moreZydeco and Beau and the Hi Rollers are the down home music you wish you were down home from, getting it on, sweat rolling, microphone hopping. Dang, I wish I was there, drinking long necks and swigging drinks from Mason jars. Get it on… read moreZydeco and Beau and the Hi Rollers are the down home music you wish you were down home from, getting it on, sweat rolling, microphone hopping. Dang, I wish I was there, drinking long necks and swigging drinks from Mason jars. Get it on. Take me to the bayou. View wiki -
C.J. Chenier
10,409 listeners
Clayton Joseph Chenier is the son of the King of Zydeco, the late Clifton Chenier, but, growing up in Port Arthur, Texas, where he was born… read moreClayton Joseph Chenier is the son of the King of Zydeco, the late Clifton Chenier, but, growing up in Port Arthur, Texas, where he was born in 1957, he had only occasional contact with his father, who lived with his wife in Lafayette. As… read moreClayton Joseph Chenier is the son of the King of Zydeco, the late Clifton Chenier, but, growing up in Port Arthur, Texas, where he was born in 1957, he had only occasional contact with his father, who lived with his wife in Lafayette. As a teenager, C.J. Thompson, as he was known then, going by h… read more -
Beausoleil
24,522 listeners
BeauSoleil is a musical group specializing in Cajun music. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, the group members are brothers Michael Doucet (fi… read moreBeauSoleil is a musical group specializing in Cajun music. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, the group members are brothers Michael Doucet (fiddle, vocals) and David Doucet (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Breaux (accordion), Billy Ware (percussion)… read moreBeauSoleil is a musical group specializing in Cajun music. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, the group members are brothers Michael Doucet (fiddle, vocals) and David Doucet (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Breaux (accordion), Billy Ware (percussion), Tommy Alesi (percussion), and Al Tharp (bass, fiddle). Fou… read more -
Rosie Ledet
3,837 listeners
One of a small handful of women in Zydeco, this Louisiana native’s infectous accordion playing and bluesy voice make it impossible not to d… read moreOne of a small handful of women in Zydeco, this Louisiana native’s infectous accordion playing and bluesy voice make it impossible not to dance. She also is one of the few young Zydeco players who still writes and sings in Creole French. View wikiOne of a small handful of women in Zydeco, this Louisiana native’s infectous accordion playing and bluesy voice make it impossible not to dance. She also is one of the few young Zydeco players who still writes and sings in Creole French. View wiki -
Keith Frank
5,464 listeners
Since the formation of his own band nearly 20 years ago, Keith Frank has followed the path laid out by Zydeco's forefathers, staying t… read moreSince the formation of his own band nearly 20 years ago, Keith Frank has followed the path laid out by Zydeco's forefathers, staying true to his Creole Culture, but still broadening the horizons of the music. The resulting sound, wh… read moreSince the formation of his own band nearly 20 years ago, Keith Frank has followed the path laid out by Zydeco's forefathers, staying true to his Creole Culture, but still broadening the horizons of the music. The resulting sound, while 100% zydeco, melds zydeco's sound with the best of … read more -
Clifton Chenier And His Red Hot Louisiana Band
1,407 listeners
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Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
10,890 listeners
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are a Cajun band band from southern Louisiana. The band formed in 1988 and has since recorded 10 albums,… read moreSteve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are a Cajun band band from southern Louisiana. The band formed in 1988 and has since recorded 10 albums, nine of which are on Rounder Records. The bands members include: Steve Riley (accordion), David G… read moreSteve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are a Cajun band band from southern Louisiana. The band formed in 1988 and has since recorded 10 albums, nine of which are on Rounder Records. The bands members include: Steve Riley (accordion), David Greely (fiddle), Sam Broussard (guitar), Brazos Huval (fiddle… read more