Issue Articles
Fest Focus: Brian Jack
Newcomers who associate zydeco music only with Louisiana may scratch their heads at the title of Roger Wood’s new book, Texas Zydeco (University of Texas Press). They’re unaware that on […]
The Cupid Shuffle
The biggest news from the cradle of zydeco and Cajun music has nothing to do with either genres. Cupid, a 24-year-old R&B singer from Lafayette, has signed a two-record deal […]
Buckwheat and the Godfather
Since his death on Christmas Day, James Brown has been hailed as the founding father of soul, funk and rap. Zydeco music could almost be added to that list. Stanley […]
Something in the Air
The uninitiated may be tempted to call Chris Ardoin the Phil Collins of Zydeco, especially after listening to his new CD, M.V.P. which includes an accordion-flavored version of Collins’ “In […]
A Star Is Televised
The New York Times said he “plays zydeco accordion like a boy possessed.” The New York Daily News said he “has an amazing feel for the fluid rhythms of zydeco.” […]
Terrance Simien Gets A Little Help
Terrance Simien was born and raised in Mallet, Louisiana, a tiny village in St. Landry Parish that doesn’t even have a traffic light. He moved to the nearest metropolitan city […]
You Can’t Win if You’re Not in the Game
Rejection never sounded so good to zydeco musician Terrance Simien, and his wife and manager, Cynthia. The forces behind a five-year effort to establish a Cajun/zydeco Grammy category, the Simiens […]
Grant Street Lives
Music fans in Lafayette were in rock ’n’ roll heaven June 30. Not only was Jerry Lee Lewis in town performing live, but he was helping to reopen a stage […]
Richard’s Last Night
Michael Seider remembers the first time he attended Richard’s Club in Lawtell, known as the Grand Ole Opry of Zydeco. Seider had just returned from the heat and humidity of […]
