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2015 Zydeco Extravaganza – Musical highlights

The Zydeco Extravaganza is an annual celebration of a Louisiana cultural phenomenon. The music of the Creole culture, Zydeco, is an upbeat and fast-paced ride that never fails to entertain. Kreol provides a rev...
Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas

Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas: A New Road

The music of Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas is the expression of a remarkable South Louisiana family. Nathan formed The Cha-Chas back in 1985, and since then has brought his unique take on this regional South L...
Chris Ardoin- Back Home

Chris Ardoin- Back Home

Chris Ardoin, Lafayette, Louisiana based Zydeco accordionist and singer, is credited for forming the nouveau zydeco sound, a new style of music that fused traditional zydeco with hip-hop and R&am...
Michelle A. Vallot

A Woman of Action- Michelle A. Vallot

Michelle A. Vallot credits her tireless drive as lawyer turned entrepreneur to her late father Peter who always emphasized education and encouraged a strong work ethic. Raised in rural Abbeville as the second o...
Sydney (Sid) Williams

Sydney Williams – A Story of Mr. El Sid O

The Williams family of the Lafayette region is famed for the number of zydeco musicians it can claim, This roll call includes Nathan Williams, leader of The Zydeco Cha-Chas, Dennis Williams, the guitarist extra...
Chris Ardoin

Chris Ardoin- His Amazing Zydeco Music

The State of Louisiana has long been known for its Zydeco music, so it is no surprise that famed musician Chris Ardoin hails from the Pelican State. Chris Ardoin is fast becoming one of the best known and most...

Louisiana Creole Tradition

Louisiana's Creole culture is a rich mélange of food, music and religious tradition going back to early colonial times when French and Spanish settlers first arrived on American shores from Europe. The term "Cr...
Damian Marley

16 Years of the World Creole Music Festival

The Commonwealth of Dominica, an eastern Caribbean island nation, stages the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) annually in its main town, Roseau. This year marks the festival’s 16th time it will showcase Domin...