Zydeco

For those of us in Acadiana, one song in particular will definitely stand out for its accordion and scrub board.

Vintage video of one of our most beloved local musicians

We received a tip that says we might want to watch NCIS New Orleans this weekend; a Zydeco band well-known to Lafayette will be performing on the show.

In 2000, Opelousas was designated the official Zydeco Music Capital of the World

To embrace Louisiana's musical future students will need to learn from the past. A new curriculum will make that possible.

I was perusing the internet yesterday for some information on zydeco music when I stumbled across a Sesame Street episode that highlighted our Louisiana music.

Hitting the dance floor when 'The Zydeco Bounce' comes on can feel like a workout in itself, so adding a few key Zumba moves into the mix will definitely get you working up a sweat.

What happens when zydeco meets Halloween?

Actress Christina Hendricks is apparently all about everything Louisiana. On "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson", she talks about Nutria Rats, eating alligator and how she's learning to play Zydeco music on accordion.

From Michael Doucet, to Fred's in Mamou, to D.L. Menard, to Boozoo and the iconic Sunday trail ride, this video is packed with incredible Acadiana nostalgia.

Organizers are expecting approximately 2200 runners.