March 2015 - Page 2 of 2 - Zydeco Crossroads

Chris Ardoin goes Back Home for another hit CD

Posted on March 12, 2015March 12, 2015 by Herman Fuselier

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

Artist Spotlight: zydeco bandleader Lynn August

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Jim Hobbs

Growing up in Lafayette, Louisiana in the 1950s, Lynn August’s mother encouraged him to take up music after he began singing songs by Fats Domino, Lloyd Price and Clifton Chenier. Read more

Zydeco Crossroads Radio Hour pays tribute to the Ardoin family on episode five

Posted on March 10, 2015March 9, 2015 by Julie Miller

On the latest episode of the Zydeco Crossroads Radio Hour, host Herman Fuselier pays tribute to the first family of zydeco and Creole music with a look at the Ardoin dynasty. Read more

Lafayette Live brings Louisiana music, food and film to SXSW

Posted on March 9, 2015March 9, 2015 by Julie Miller

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

Posted on March 6, 2015March 6, 2015 by Julie Miller

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

Posted on March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 by Julie Miller

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

Posted on March 3, 2015March 2, 2015 by Julie Miller

Nick Spitzer interviews Joe Mouton on this segment of American Routes. The Lousiana native began performing zydeco music in his forties, adopting the moniker Zydeco Joe and using his songs to spread stories of growing up on the land with his family and farm animals. Read more.

Photo recap: Koray Broussard and Leon Chavis in concert

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Bruce Warren

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.