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Bruce Daigrepont
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Bruce was born in New Orleans on July 11, 1958. His parents were part of a post-World War II migration of Cajuns to New Orleans from the ru… read moreBruce was born in New Orleans on July 11, 1958. His parents were part of a post-World War II migration of Cajuns to New Orleans from the rural farming communities of Avoyelles Parish. Located in the uppermost corner of Louisiana's … read moreBruce was born in New Orleans on July 11, 1958. His parents were part of a post-World War II migration of Cajuns to New Orleans from the rural farming communities of Avoyelles Parish. Located in the uppermost corner of Louisiana's "Cajun triangle," Avoyelles Parish is the forgotte… read more -
Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas
8,622 listeners
Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, US, Nathan Williams and his band play zydeco, the "fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the… read moreBased in Lafayette, Louisiana, US, Nathan Williams and his band play zydeco, the "fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole people of South Louisiana". Its members include Nathan J. Williams (accordion, vocal… read moreBased in Lafayette, Louisiana, US, Nathan Williams and his band play zydeco, the "fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole people of South Louisiana". Its members include Nathan J. Williams (accordion, vocals), Dennis Paul Williams (lead guitar, background vocals), M… read more -
Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
10,891 listeners
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are a Cajun band band from southern Louisiana. The band formed in 1988 and has since recorded 10 albums,… read moreSteve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are a Cajun band band from southern Louisiana. The band formed in 1988 and has since recorded 10 albums, nine of which are on Rounder Records. The bands members include: Steve Riley (accordion), David G… read moreSteve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are a Cajun band band from southern Louisiana. The band formed in 1988 and has since recorded 10 albums, nine of which are on Rounder Records. The bands members include: Steve Riley (accordion), David Greely (fiddle), Sam Broussard (guitar), Brazos Huval (fiddle… read more -
Balfa Toujours
5,996 listeners
Balfa Toujours ("Balfa still and forever") is a cajun band based in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, USA. They take their inspiration fr… read moreBalfa Toujours ("Balfa still and forever") is a cajun band based in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, USA. They take their inspiration from Dewey Balfa and the Balfa Brothers, describing their goal as "to keep the music alive and … read moreBalfa Toujours ("Balfa still and forever") is a cajun band based in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, USA. They take their inspiration from Dewey Balfa and the Balfa Brothers, describing their goal as "to keep the music alive and healthy; we do not try to preserve it as if it were a museum… read more -
Beau Jocque
8,063 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 -
Geno Delafose
6,744 listeners
Geno Delafose (born February 6, 1971 in Eunice, Louisiana) is a zydeco accordionist and singer. He is one of the younger generations of the… read moreGeno Delafose (born February 6, 1971 in Eunice, Louisiana) is a zydeco accordionist and singer. He is one of the younger generations of the genre who has created the sound known as the nouveau zydeco. His sound is deeply rooted in tradit… read moreGeno Delafose (born February 6, 1971 in Eunice, Louisiana) is a zydeco accordionist and singer. He is one of the younger generations of the genre who has created the sound known as the nouveau zydeco. His sound is deeply rooted in traditional Creole music with strong influences from Cajun music a… read more -
David Doucet
6,667 listeners
David Doucet was born on July 6, 1957, in Lafayette, LA. The acoustic guitar has been transformed into an important voice of southwest Loui… read moreDavid Doucet was born on July 6, 1957, in Lafayette, LA. The acoustic guitar has been transformed into an important voice of southwest Louisiana's Cajun music by David Doucet. The younger brother of Cajun fiddler Michael Doucet, Dou… read moreDavid Doucet was born on July 6, 1957, in Lafayette, LA. The acoustic guitar has been transformed into an important voice of southwest Louisiana's Cajun music by David Doucet. The younger brother of Cajun fiddler Michael Doucet, Doucet has used his distinctive hybrid of folk-style fingerpick… read more -
Beausoleil
24,531 listeners
BeauSoleil is a musical group specializing in Cajun music. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, the group members are brothers Michael Doucet (fi… read moreBeauSoleil is a musical group specializing in Cajun music. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, the group members are brothers Michael Doucet (fiddle, vocals) and David Doucet (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Breaux (accordion), Billy Ware (percussion)… read moreBeauSoleil is a musical group specializing in Cajun music. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, the group members are brothers Michael Doucet (fiddle, vocals) and David Doucet (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Breaux (accordion), Billy Ware (percussion), Tommy Alesi (percussion), and Al Tharp (bass, fiddle). Fou… read more -
Rockin' Sidney
7,262 listeners
Rockin' Sidney Simien (9 April 1938–25 February 1998) was an American R&B, Zydeco, and soul musician who began recording in the la… read moreRockin' Sidney Simien (9 April 1938–25 February 1998) was an American R&B, Zydeco, and soul musician who began recording in the late 1950s and continued performing until his death. Biography Rockin' Sidney was a long-time z… read moreRockin' Sidney Simien (9 April 1938–25 February 1998) was an American R&B, Zydeco, and soul musician who began recording in the late 1950s and continued performing until his death. Biography Rockin' Sidney was a long-time zydeco musician who played almost every style of music, from … read more -
Boozoo Chavis
25,415 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