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Boozoo Chavis
25,430 listeners
Boozoo Chavis (born: Wilson Anthony Chavis) was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the Cajun and blues hybrid originating in southwest Louisian… read moreBoozoo Chavis (born: Wilson Anthony Chavis) was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the Cajun and blues hybrid originating in southwest Louisiana. Although his self-composed 1954 single, "Paper in My Shoes," was the first zydeco hit… read moreBoozoo Chavis (born: Wilson Anthony Chavis) was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the Cajun and blues hybrid originating in southwest Louisiana. Although his self-composed 1954 single, "Paper in My Shoes," was the first zydeco hit, Chavis was distrustful of the music industry and refused t… read more -
Beau Jocque and the Zydeco Hi-Rollers
5,678 listeners
Zydeco and Beau and the Hi Rollers are the down home music you wish you were down home from, getting it on, sweat rolling, microphone hoppi… read moreZydeco and Beau and the Hi Rollers are the down home music you wish you were down home from, getting it on, sweat rolling, microphone hopping. Dang, I wish I was there, drinking long necks and swigging drinks from Mason jars. Get it on… read moreZydeco and Beau and the Hi Rollers are the down home music you wish you were down home from, getting it on, sweat rolling, microphone hopping. Dang, I wish I was there, drinking long necks and swigging drinks from Mason jars. Get it on. Take me to the bayou. View wiki -
Rockin' Dopsie
2,220 listeners
If Clifton Chenier was the king of zydeco music, Rockin' Dopsie (pronounced doopsie) with his unequaled proficiency on the button acco… read moreIf Clifton Chenier was the king of zydeco music, Rockin' Dopsie (pronounced doopsie) with his unequaled proficiency on the button accordion was its crown prince. Like Chenier, Dopsie was devoted to preserving the old French songs th… read moreIf Clifton Chenier was the king of zydeco music, Rockin' Dopsie (pronounced doopsie) with his unequaled proficiency on the button accordion was its crown prince. Like Chenier, Dopsie was devoted to preserving the old French songs that form the basis of zydeco. He was born Alton Rubin in Care… read more -
Beau Jocque
8,066 listeners
Beau Jocque (real name: Andrus J. Espre) (1 November 1953 - 10 September 1999) was an American zydeco musician active in the 1990s. Beau Jo… read moreBeau Jocque (real name: Andrus J. Espre) (1 November 1953 - 10 September 1999) was an American zydeco musician active in the 1990s. Beau Jocque is known for his gruff vocals, his fusion of many musical styles onto zydeco, and above all, … read moreBeau Jocque (real name: Andrus J. Espre) (1 November 1953 - 10 September 1999) was an American zydeco musician active in the 1990s. Beau Jocque is known for his gruff vocals, his fusion of many musical styles onto zydeco, and above all, for the powerful energy of his rhythm and sound. Backed by t… read more -
C.J. Chenier
10,424 listeners
Clayton Joseph Chenier is the son of the King of Zydeco, the late Clifton Chenier, but, growing up in Port Arthur, Texas, where he was born… read moreClayton Joseph Chenier is the son of the King of Zydeco, the late Clifton Chenier, but, growing up in Port Arthur, Texas, where he was born in 1957, he had only occasional contact with his father, who lived with his wife in Lafayette. As… read moreClayton Joseph Chenier is the son of the King of Zydeco, the late Clifton Chenier, but, growing up in Port Arthur, Texas, where he was born in 1957, he had only occasional contact with his father, who lived with his wife in Lafayette. As a teenager, C.J. Thompson, as he was known then, going by h… read more -
Queen Ida
4,802 listeners
Ida Lewis "Queen Ida" Guillory (born January 15, 1929, Lake Charles, Louisiana) is an American accordionist. She was the first fe… read moreIda Lewis "Queen Ida" Guillory (born January 15, 1929, Lake Charles, Louisiana) is an American accordionist. She was the first female accordion player to lead a zydeco band. Queen Ida's music is an eclectic mix of R&B,… read moreIda Lewis "Queen Ida" Guillory (born January 15, 1929, Lake Charles, Louisiana) is an American accordionist. She was the first female accordion player to lead a zydeco band. Queen Ida's music is an eclectic mix of R&B, Caribbean, and Cajun, though the presence of her accordion … read more -
Rosie Ledet
3,841 listeners
One of a small handful of women in Zydeco, this Louisiana native’s infectous accordion playing and bluesy voice make it impossible not to d… read moreOne of a small handful of women in Zydeco, this Louisiana native’s infectous accordion playing and bluesy voice make it impossible not to dance. She also is one of the few young Zydeco players who still writes and sings in Creole French. View wikiOne of a small handful of women in Zydeco, this Louisiana native’s infectous accordion playing and bluesy voice make it impossible not to dance. She also is one of the few young Zydeco players who still writes and sings in Creole French. View wiki -
John Delafose
3,675 listeners
John I. Delafose (16 April 1939 – 17 September 1994) was an American Zydeco accordionist from Louisiana. As a child, Delafose fashioned fid… read moreJohn I. Delafose (16 April 1939 – 17 September 1994) was an American Zydeco accordionist from Louisiana. As a child, Delafose fashioned fiddles and guitars out of old boards and cigar boxes fitted with window-screen wire. He eventually t… read moreJohn I. Delafose (16 April 1939 – 17 September 1994) was an American Zydeco accordionist from Louisiana. As a child, Delafose fashioned fiddles and guitars out of old boards and cigar boxes fitted with window-screen wire. He eventually took up the harmonica, and at the age of 18 learned the butto… read more -
Beau Jocque & the Zydeco Hi-Rollers
6,808 listeners
Easily the biggest zydeco star of the 1990s, Beau Jocque heralded the rise of the genre's new, urbanized style; infusing his high-octa… read moreEasily the biggest zydeco star of the 1990s, Beau Jocque heralded the rise of the genre's new, urbanized style; infusing his high-octane sound with elements of rock, soul, hip-hop and even reggae, he bridged the gap between traditio… read moreEasily the biggest zydeco star of the 1990s, Beau Jocque heralded the rise of the genre's new, urbanized style; infusing his high-octane sound with elements of rock, soul, hip-hop and even reggae, he bridged the gap between traditional Creole culture and contemporary music to create a funky,… read more