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Zydeco ( / ˈzaɪdɪˌkoʊ, - diː -/ ZY-dih-koh, -dee-; French: Zarico) is a music genre that was created in rural Southwest Louisiana by Afro-Americans of Creole heritage. It blends blues and rhythm and blues with music indigenous to the Louisiana Creoles, such as la la and juré.
Jun 16, 2018 · CLIFTON CHENIER - THE KING OF THE 'ZYDECO' (LIVE) Clifton Chenier experienced French Blues Creole dance songs, combining elements from R & B, Rock'n'roll to Swing rhythms, 'Cajun' music and ...
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Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys features the accordion mastery and soulful vocals of front man Jeffery Broussard, from the legendary band, Zydeco Force. The band delivers great, pack-the...
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- Institute of Musical Traditions
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Zydeco is a dance music that blends Louisiana French accordion, Afro-Caribbean beats and other influences. Learn about its origins, top musicians and venues to enjoy live zydeco in Louisiana.
May 27, 2017 · Learn about the history, meaning, instrumentation, and sound of zydeco, a genre of world music derived from "La-La" music, blues, and R&B. Discover the king of zydeco, Clifton Chenier, and the passionate dance style of zydeco.
To experience the happiest music on earth, you've got to go to South Louisiana. Formed when traditional Creole music met modern blues and R&B, zydeco exists to drive a dance party. On this playlist, you'll meet the genre's originators as well as its current stars, but no matter who's playing, we guarantee that these accordion-oiled tunes will ...
