RSVP for a free concert with Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band on Saturday, November 21st at Union Transfer. Read More/Click here to RSVP
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Revisit Zydeco Crossroads’ final weekend with audio and photos of Corey Ledet, Rosie Ledet and Wayne Singleton
Last weekend marked the close of our Zydeco Crossroads project with a two-night concert featuring live performances, the premiere of Robert Mugge’s Zydeco Crossroads: A Tale of Two Cities documentary and a panel discussion on zydeco’s role in American culture. Check out photos and audio of night two here. Read more
Revisit Zydeco Crossroads’ final weekend with audio and photos of Keith Frank and Ruben Moreno
Stream the Zydeco Crossroads finale on VuHaus
Robert Mugge and Pat Mire discuss Zydeco Crossroads documentary on KRVS
Allons Danser hosting zydeco workshops on October 24th (discount tickets end today!)
Allons Danser is hosting zydeco dance lessons at St. Mary’s Church at the University of Pennsylvania before the Zydeco Crossroads finale event on Saturday, October 24th. Taught by Arther Lee Cobin and Sharmell Branch, the three separate sessions cover everything from the basics to fancy footwork and are great for all levels of experience. Read more
Set times announced for the Zydeco Crossroads finale weekend
WXPN’s year-long exploration of zydeco culture is coming to end next month, but not without some fanfare. As previously announced, World Cafe Live in Philadelphia will host a two-day finale event on October 23rd and 24th with music, food, panel discussions and the premiere of Robert Mugge’s Zydeco Crossroads: A Tale of Two Cities documentary. The full schedule has just been finalized and is published below. Read more