Poncho & Rellis Chavis – Preserving the Heartbeat of Zydeco
Poncho and Rellis Chavis, sons of Zydeco legend Boozoo Chavis, are dedicated to preserving their father’s musical legacy and the rich traditions of Creole culture.
Keith Frank – Zydeco’s Guardian and Innovator
Keith Frank, a dynamic force in the Zydeco music scene, has dedicated the past decade to bridging generational gaps and preserving Creole culture. Through his innovative music, the Creole Renaissance Festival, and international outreach, Keith continues to celebrate and share the rich heritage of Zydeco with the world.
Celebrating Creole Culture and Music
In the heart of Southwest Louisiana, the vibrant rhythms of Zydeco music echo, marking the return of the much awaited 41st Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival. This year, the festival is set to take place on September 2 at the Yambilee Festival Grounds in Opelousas, LA, a city renowned for its rich Creole heritage and musical prowess. The festival has become a beacon for Creole culture and Zydeco music, attracting enthusiasts from all over the nation eager to immerse themselves in the authentic experience.
Experience the Heartbeat of Opelousas, LA
The annual downtown Zydeco Breakfast, a much-anticipated event coinciding with the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival, once again brought life and celebration to the heart of Opelousas on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, September 2023.
Herman Fuselier – Unveiling The Stories Behind The Music
A veteran of the Louisiana journalism scene, Herman Fuselier lives and breathes music, connecting with that local heartbeat wherever he goes.
A lover of music, a long-time freelance music and entertainment wri...
St Landry Parish Spiritual Trail
Travel along the St. Landry Parish Spiritual Trail, Louisiana, for a truly unique and enlightening experience. Where else can you find a craft beer brewery with a statue of Mary, a floating eucharistic processi...
Darla Montgomery – Helping young Creole journalists to realise their dreams
As an award-winning broadcast reporter, Darla Montgomery has worked her way through the TV hierarchy to now support and represent Creole reporters who are following in her footsteps.
Who is Darla Montgomery?
Da...
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana – A Place where accordions are cool, boudin is hot and history is not just in textbooks
Feel like a local in St. Landry Parish, a rural-heritage destination located in central southwest Louisiana, with a rich history and a people who will find any excuse to celebrate life! With festivities that ce...
Sean Ardoin – Happy with Alternative Creole
After taking a lengthy break from music, Sean Ardoin is now firmly back on the scene. He's overcome poor health and self-doubt to co-create a sound that he wants the world to hear. In this interview with Kreol ...
Opelousas – A fascinating history, of the most densely populated and the 3rd oldest city in Louisiana
I have, during my short life, been blessed to visit wonderful places from California to the Bahamas, but there is not a better place than Opelousas, Louisiana.
Opelousas is a little place but it is filled with...