Zydeco

The Recording Academy announced all the nominees yesterday, and Sean Ardoin and Corey Ledet each received a nod in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category.

This weekend's Sunday Concert Series in the performance center at Vermilionville features Zydeco from John Wilson & the Zydeco House Rockers.

The free community event in Opelousas is the kickoff to the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival

Zydeco artist Chris Ardoin was shot while performing on stage.

A new festival to celebrate Acadiana's unique music, food, and culture is coming to New Orleans on July 3

Leo "The Bull" Thomas, an acclaimed Zydeco drummer and vocalist, died yesterday. He was 84.

The Grammy-winner also discusses a new Zydeco exhibit at the National Museum of African American Music.

He credits his wife Cynthia as being the workhorse behind getting Zydeco music recognized at the museum.

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.