zydeco

The free community event in Opelousas is the kickoff to the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival

Zydeco artist Chris Ardoin was shot while performing on stage.

A new festival to celebrate Acadiana's unique music, food, and culture is coming to New Orleans on July 3

Leo "The Bull" Thomas, an acclaimed Zydeco drummer and vocalist, died yesterday. He was 84.

The Grammy-winner also discusses a new Zydeco exhibit at the National Museum of African American Music.

He credits his wife Cynthia as being the workhorse behind getting Zydeco music recognized at the museum.

For those of us in Acadiana, one song in particular will definitely stand out for its accordion and scrub board.

Vintage video of one of our most beloved local musicians

We received a tip that says we might want to watch NCIS New Orleans this weekend; a Zydeco band well-known to Lafayette will be performing on the show.

In 2000, Opelousas was designated the official Zydeco Music Capital of the World