On the cover, a young Chenier holds a 25-pound accordion the length of his torso, a big, mischievous smile on his face. Bon Ton Roulet! is a classic zydeco album showcasing the Creole dance music of ...

A few months ago, Joel Savoy, the Louisiana Cajun musician and label owner, was at a local pressing plant looking over the cover art for a just-finished tribute album to zydeco legend Clifton Chenier.

If life in southwest Louisiana was a highlight reel, zydeco would be the soundtrack. From backyard boils to graduation parties, no Louisiana celebration is complete without the music of local legends ...

Couples spin and turn, rocking back and forth, swinging apart and then dipping close. An accordion alternates its pumping pulse with a funky bass riff, forcing your shoulders to jump in time to the ...

The live music options in New Orleans this week include a free Cajun and zydeco festival and one of the most acclaimed new jazz singers in the country. SATURDAY-SUNDAY The 2025 Louisiana Cajun & ...