Landreth links with Hiatt

Sonny Landreth, singer/songwriter/slide guitarist, is about to link up with some old running buddies— John Hiatt & the Goners —for a reunion album and tour. “This is for fun,” Landreth […]

Angelique Kidjo at Festival International de Louisiane, Frigg A-Go-Go & A Batch of Local Releases

The Festival International de Louisiane–the annual, free, week-long April event that transforms Downtown Lafayette into a multi-cultural, multi-sensual orgy–has announced that the main act for Festival ’99 will be none […]

Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, La Chanson Perdue (Rounder)

One reason that this Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie album is better than the last Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie album, 1996’s That’s What I’m Talkin’ About!, is […]

Fest Focus: Steve Riley

Sitting around hefty plate lunches inside T-Coon’s restaurant in downtown Lafayette, three-fifths of Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys discuss the imminent release of Friday at last. Their sixth recording […]

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New Discs from Balfa Toujours, Zydeco Force; A New Jam Session in Opelousas

One of the best things about the growing popularity of Cajun and zydeco music is the increasing availability of recordings of new and vintage material. Here’s a look at several […]

Virtual Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Schedule for October 16-18

Virtual Festivals Acadiens et Creoles will take place from Oct. 16-18, 2020. Please note that these shows have been pre-recorded and will be live streamed from FEStv at https://www.festivalsacadiens.com/festv/ and […]