Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas bring high‑energy Louisiana dance music to Thrasher Opera House on Feb. 6. Tickets available now ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — Music has a way of being able to connect people in unexplainable ways and Zydeco music is no exception The sounds of Zydeco could be considered a staple for Mardi Gras in Southeast ...

Before 1982, the words “zydeco” and “festival” were never used in the same sentence. The Creole accordion dance music had already migrated from the rural house dances of southwest Louisiana to clubs ...

New Orleans, LA (July 2025) — The NOLA Zydeco Festival is expanding its footprint and celebrating a milestone year. Now in its fifth year, the festival is moving to Heritage Park in Slidell, Louisiana ...

THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL THEME IS "PA KASE," LERITAGE DE ZARIKO — "UNBROKEN," THE LEGACY OF ZYDECO. WHAT DOES THAT THEME MEAN TO YOU AND TO THE COMMUNITY? A1: The theme "Unbroken" is powerful because it ...

MAMOU — Zydeco musician Chris Ardoin, who was shot during a 2021 outdoor show, was on stage at an outdoor concert Mardi Gras day when shots rang out. At least two people are reportedly dead following ...

Clifton Chenier Centennial. In this centennial year of the birth of Clifton Chenier, many events and projects are celebrating the zydeco music pioneer and his international impact. Wednesday, June 25, ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — For nearly four decades, Zydeco Unplugged works to preserve and revitalize the Zydeco culture. Organizer Patrick Cravins said this event ensures the culture for future ...

If fans of southwest Louisiana music listen closely to pop icon Beyoncé's new album, they may notice hints of something familiar: zydeco. The 27-track "Act II: Cowboy Carter," released Friday, has ...

San Diego’s four-day Gator by the Bay festival will celebrate its 21st anniversary next Thursday through May 12 with more than 100 performances celebrating an array of homegrown American roots-music ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Hockey season has begun in Baton Rouge and the Zydeco hockey team is gearing up as they face off against the Columbus River Dragons. The beginning of the series will start ...