Chris Ardoin and his heavy-on-the-R&B zydeco have put him at the top of the game for well over a decade. But a local TV appearance a few years ago made Ardoin consider a return to his roots as a third generation Creole recording artist. Read more
Month: March 2015
Artist Spotlight: zydeco bandleader Lynn August
Zydeco Crossroads Radio Hour pays tribute to the Ardoin family on episode five
Lafayette Live brings Louisiana music, food and film to SXSW
SXSW is just around the corner, and if you’re making the trip to the Austin, TX festival be sure to check out the immersive Lafayette Live event at the Continental Club on Wednesday, March 18th. Read more.
Revisit the first Zydeco Crossroads Radio Hour episode
It’s hard to believe the first episode of the Zydeco Crossroads Radio Hour aired four months ago. Since then we’ve danced with Curley and Leon, learned about Amede Ardoin’s influence on the music and explored how bands like Soul Creole are interpreting the traditions today. Listen back to the inaugural episode below, hosted by Herman Fuselier and featuring songs from Rosie Ledet, Clifton Chenier and more. Read more.
Watch Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble perform at the Kimmel Center
Watch a video of Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble performing at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia last December for the first Zydeco Crossroads dance party. Read more.
Listen to Zydeco Joe on American Routes
Photo recap: Koray Broussard and Leon Chavis in concert
Last Friday night at World Cafe Live, we were treated to a high energy, rousing night of zydeco music from Leon Chavis and Koray Broussard. Check out the photos from the show, shot by Jeremy Zimmerman.