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Music genre developed in Louisiana, U.S.
Zydeco (/ˈzaɪdɪˌkoʊ, -diː-/ ZY-dih-koh, -dee-; French: zarico) is a music genre that was created in rural Southwest Louisiana by French speaking African
Zydeco
American accordionist (1947–2016)
Buckwheat Zydeco (born Stanley Dural Jr.; November 14, 1947 – September 24, 2016), was an American accordionist and zydeco musician. He was one of the
Buckwheat_Zydeco
American zydeco musician (1925–1987)
1925 – December 12, 1987) was an American musician known as a pioneer of zydeco, a style of music that arose from Creole music, with R&B, and blues influences
Clifton_Chenier
Type of dance from Louisiana, US
Zydeco (/ˈzaɪdɪˌkoʊ/ ZY-dih-koh or /ˈzaɪdiˌkoʊ/ ZY-dee-koh, French: Zarico) as a dance style has its roots in a form of folk dance that corresponds to
Zydeco_(dance)
Professional hockey team located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The Baton Rouge Zydeco were a professional ice hockey team located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, playing at the Raising Cane's River Center Arena. They were
Baton_Rouge_Zydeco
Steel roller coaster (1990–2005)
Zydeco Scream was a steel roller coaster located at the now defunct Six Flags New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. Manufactured by Vekoma, the Boomerang
Zydeco_Scream
Louisiana territories
Afro-French people also created a form of French music called zydeco. Both Cajun and zydeco music are intended for dancing, which shared background associated
French_Louisiana
Women's American football team in Louisiana, US
The Zydeco Spice is a team in the Women's Football Alliance. The team began playing in the 2010 season as the Acadiana Zydeco and returned for the 2021
Zydeco_Spice
2010 studio album by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
Zydeco Junkie is an album by the Zydeco band Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, released in 2010. It received the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Zydeco
Zydeco_Junkie
American zydeco musician (born 1963)
March 24, 1963) is an American zydeco accordionist, singer and songwriter. He established his band Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas in 1985. Williams grew
Nathan_Williams_(Zydeco)
American zydeco band
Zydeco Force was an American Creole zydeco band from Opelousas, Louisiana, United States. Zydeco Force is best known for its tracks "Hey Madeline" and
Zydeco_Force
Music genre; form of Louisiana blues
in the 1950s. It incorporates influences from other genres, particularly zydeco and Cajun. Its most successful proponents include Slim Harpo and Lightnin'
Swamp_blues
Style of music
genres, Cajun music is often mentioned in tandem with the Creole-based zydeco music. Both are from southwest Louisiana and share French and African origins
Cajun_music
Louisiana French ethnicity
Connecticut Cajun and Zydeco Music & Arts Festival, The Blast From The Bayou Cajun and Zydeco Festival, also in California the Cajun/Zydeco Festival; Bay Area
Cajuns
1985 studio album by The Black Sorrows
Rockin' Zydeco is the second studio album by Australian rock band The Black Sorrows. The album was released in March 1985 and consisted of most cover versions
Rockin'_Zydeco
1975 studio album by Clifton Chenier
Bogalusa Boogie is a studio album by the American zydeco musician Clifton Chenier. It was released in 1975 via Arhoolie Records. The album was inducted
Bogalusa_Boogie
American zydeco musician
Jeffery Broussard (born March 10, 1967) is an American zydeco musician. Broussard was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, to parents Ethel and Delton Broussard
Jeffery_Broussard
divided into three general regions: rural south Louisiana, home to Creole Zydeco and Old French (now known as cajun music), New Orleans, and north Louisiana
Music_of_Louisiana
American zydeco and R&B musician and songwriter
25, 1998), known professionally as Rockin' Sidney, was an American R&B, zydeco, and soul musician who began recording in the late 1950s and continued performing
Rockin'_Sidney
American Zydeco musician
Dopsie, is an American Zydeco musician. He is the accordionist and vocalist for his New Orleans-based band, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers. Dwayne
Dwayne_Dopsie
2025 compilation album by various artists
A Tribute to the King of Zydeco is a tribute compilation album by various artists, released on June 27, 2025, via Valcour Records and Sony Music Publishing
A Tribute to the King of Zydeco
A_Tribute_to_the_King_of_Zydeco
Band from Louisiana, United States
of zydeco, Cajun and their particular style which he calls Red Hot Mojo Music. Circa 2018, they consist of Mojo on vocals and Cajun accordion, Zydeco T
Mojo_&_The_Bayou_Gypsies
1990 studio album by C.J. Chenier
Hot Rod to be a traditional zydeco album. Chenier supported the album by playing shows with, among others, Buckwheat Zydeco and Terrance Simien. Recorded
Hot_Rod_(album)
well known and historically significant zydeco venue. By the late 1990s, the club was regarded as "zydeco's answer to the Grand Ole Opry." The building
Richard's_Club
Musical artist
is an American Zydeco singer and accordionist. Walker began his career in the wake of Clifton Chenier, and became the star of Zydeco of the late 20th
Joe_Walker_(Zydeco)
Music genre preceding lala, zydeco, and cajun music
Creole people which have persisted as 20th- and 21st-century la la and zydeco in addition to influencing Cajun music. In 1803, the United States purchased
Creole_music
American zydeco musician (1932–1993)
performed as Rockin' Dopsie (sometimes Rockin' Dupsee), was an American zydeco singer and accordion player who had success first in Europe and later in
Rockin'_Dopsie
Musical percussion instrument
cleaning device as a rhythm instrument. As traditionally used in jazz, zydeco, skiffle, jug band, and old-time music, the washboard remains in its wooden
Washboard (musical instrument)
Washboard_(musical_instrument)
American singer (born 1981)
a zydeco accordionist and singer. He is one of the young artists that helped form nouveau zydeco, a new style of music that fused traditional zydeco with
Chris_Ardoin
English musician (born 1947)
this date, his musical style has changed to incorporate elements of cajun, zydeco, folk, country, blues, and swamp rock. Jagger's song "Still Waters" appears
Chris_Jagger
1991 studio album by Rockin' Dopsie
Louisiana Music is an album by the zydeco musician Rockin' Dopsie (credited with his band, the Zydeco Twisters), released in 1991. His major label debut
Louisiana_Music_(album)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jeffery Broussard, zydeco musician Buckwheat Zydeco (Stanley Dural Jr., deceased), zydeco musician Jefferson Caffery (deceased), former
List of people from Lafayette, Louisiana
List_of_people_from_Lafayette,_Louisiana
Genre of blues music
that city and the slower tempo swamp blues incorporating influences from zydeco and Cajun music from around Baton Rouge. Major artists in the New Orleans
Louisiana_blues
1998 compilation album by Various artists
The Rough Guide to Cajun & Zydeco is a compilation album originally released in 1998. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series, the album features
The Rough Guide to Cajun & Zydeco (1998 album)
The_Rough_Guide_to_Cajun_&_Zydeco_(1998_album)
1991 studio album by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
Boogie Woogie Zydeco is an album by the American band Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, released in 1991. The album was part of the zydeco revival of
Boogie_Woogie_Zydeco
1998 studio album by Geno Delafose
combination of Creole zydeco and Cajun music; however, the title of the album ("The Lost Song") in part refers to the popularity of zydeco overtaking traditional
La_Chanson_Perdue
2007 live album by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
Live at Knuckleheads, Kansas City is an album by the Grammy winning Zydeco band Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band recorded at Knuckleheads Saloon
Live at Knuckleheads, Kansas City
Live_at_Knuckleheads,_Kansas_City
Musical artist
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience is a Zydeco band from Louisiana led by Terrance Simien. Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience won a Grammy
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
Terrance_Simien_and_the_Zydeco_Experience
American blues musician
Louisiana. Landreth is known as "the King of Slydeco" and plays with a strong zydeco influence. Guitarist Eric Clapton has said that Landreth is one of the most
Sonny_Landreth
List of roads or other routes with the same name
The Zydeco Cajun Prairie Byway is a Louisiana Scenic Byway that follows several different state highways, primarily: LA 10 from south of Washington to
Zydeco_Cajun_Prairie_Byway
1962 single by Don Gardner and Dee Dee Ford
Came Jones, 1965 debut album). Buckwheat Zydeco included the song on his 1983 album "100% Fortified Zydeco." "Don Gardner And Dee Dee Ford". Rockabilly
I_Need_Your_Lovin'
American zydeco musician (1940–2008)
Arceneaux (August 27, 1940 – September 4, 2008) was a French-speaking Creole Zydeco accordionist and singer from Louisiana. He was known as "The New Prince
Fernest_Arceneaux
Harshith Goud
Old-Time music Bluegrass Cajun music and Zydeco music Irish Blues Dance, including Contra, Cajun and Zydeco, Irish Stone, wood and metal working and more
Augusta_Heritage_Festival
Chili pepper
Company, after he got the seeds originally from Butch Taylor (the owner of Zydeco Farms in Woodville/Crosby, Mississippi, and a hot sauce company) who is
Trinidad Scorpion Butch T pepper
Trinidad_Scorpion_Butch_T_pepper
American zydeco musician (1953–1999)
Creole zydeco musician and songwriter active in the 1990s. Beau Jocque is known for his gruff vocals, his fusion of many musical styles into zydeco, and
Beau_Jocque
Alphabetized list of notable accordionists
(1937–2001) – American polka musician Jeffery Broussard (born 1967) – American zydeco musician Smiley Burnette (1911–1967) – American accordionist Carl Jularbo
List_of_accordionists
Amanda Shaw Terrance Simien Jo-El Sonnier Nathan Williams Buckwheat Zydeco Zydeco Force 10,000 Maniacs The Accidentals Derroll Adams A Fragile Tomorrow
List_of_folk_musicians
Award category
traditional American music, including Hawaiian, Native American, polka, zydeco and Cajun music genres. Honors in several categories are presented at the
Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album
Grammy_Award_for_Best_Regional_Roots_Music_Album
2000 studio album by Keith Frank
2000 on Shanachie records. Ernest James labeled it one of his top fourteen Zydeco albums. All songs were written by Keith Frank except "I Got Loaded", "I
Ready or Not (Keith Frank album)
Ready_or_Not_(Keith_Frank_album)
1986 studio album by Paul Simon
Records. It incorporates multiple genres, including pop, rock, a cappella, zydeco, and South African styles such as isicathamiya and mbaqanga. In the early
Graceland_(album)
American Creole fiddler
2002) was an American, Creole fiddler, who played zydeco music. He was styled the 'King Of Zydeco Fiddle'. Carriére was born in Lawtell, Louisiana, United
Calvin_Carrière
Dance move
then back. It is used in a number of dances, such as East Coast Swing, Zydeco, Lindy Hop, Tango. Most often it is a two-step dance move executed in two
Rock_step
television personality Geno Delafose (born 1971), zydeco musician John Delafose (1939–1994), zydeco musician Joe Delaney (1958–1983), running back for
List_of_people_from_Louisiana
Professional ice hockey team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
professional hockey franchise to operate in Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge Zydeco, which had brought professional hockey back to Baton Rouge in 2023, ceased
Baton_Rouge_Kingfish_(FPHL)
Rouge was the next city to see a return of ice hockey when the Baton Rouge Zydeco were founded in 2023. * Relocated from elsewhere Active Active (out
Ice_hockey_in_Louisiana
1990 studio album by Rory Gallagher
artists such as Robert Johnson and Son House and for other genres such as Zydeco as well. The album is influenced by his deteriorating health, and explores
Fresh_Evidence
Ethnic group of Louisiana, USA
element to zydeco music: English. Today, zydeco musicians sing in English, Louisiana Creole or Colonial Louisiana French. Today's Zydeco often incorporates
Louisiana_Creole_people
1982 studio album by Clifton Chenier
weren't so much pepper sauce." The Journal News deemed it "first class zydeco," writing that Chenier "sings with more gusto and his band sounds tighter"
I'm_Here!_(album)
1996 studio album by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
"Zydeco Sont Pas Sale" was written by Clifton Chenier. "Ya Ya" is a cover of the song made famous by Lee Dorsey. Noting the two styles of zydeco, double-clutching
Who_Stole_the_Hot_Sauce?
1986 film by Jim McBride
aerial shot of the New Orleans bayou while the cajun band BeauSoleil plays "Zydeco Gris Gris" during the title sequence. To flesh out the mood of the film
The_Big_Easy_(film)
Award presented to recording artists for quality zydeco or cajun music albums
The Grammy Award for Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album was an honor presented to recording artists at the 50th, 51st, 52nd and 53rd Annual Grammy Awards
Grammy Award for Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album
Grammy_Award_for_Best_Zydeco_or_Cajun_Music_Album
Musical instrument
minstrel shows, traditional Irish and Scottish music, the blues, bluegrass, zydeco, French-Canadian music, and music from Cape Breton in Nova Scotia. The clacking
Bones_(instrument)
American zydeco musician
Sean Ardoin (born 1969) is an American Zydeco musician, singer and four-time Grammy Award nominee. He is best known for live performance appearances, including
Sean_Ardoin
American musician
Rigney is an American, San Francisco Bay Area musician, specializing in Zydeco and Cajun music. He is an electric violinist and Cajun fiddler. He is the
Tom_Rigney
American rock band
California. Their music is influenced by rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country, zydeco, folk, R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul, and traditional music such as cumbia
Los_Lobos
American musician and poet
American singer-songwriter and poet. His music is a combination of Cajun and Zydeco musical styles. Zachary Richard began his musical career at the age of 8
Zachary_Richard
1968 single by The O'Kaysions
Strike Anywhere. Beau Jocque and the Zydeco Hi-Rollers, with the title "I'm a Girl Watcher", on the 1999 album Zydeco Giant. In the Nickelodeon show Zoey
Girl_Watcher
American musician and singer
Ramblers, the Racines and the winner of the Grammy Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience. In 2010 and 2011, Savoy appeared as himself in three episodes
Wilson_Savoy
Zydeco song written by Sidney Simien
In October 1984, he included the tune on his third album, My Zydeco Shoes Got the Zydeco Blues, recording the entire album at his home studio in Lake
My_Toot-Toot
1993 studio album by Willie P. Bennett
"Blood Brother" (5:06) "Push On" (4:39) "Red Dress" (2:06) "Why'd I Go Zydeco" (instrumental) (2:06) All words and music by Willie P. Bennett, all songs
Take_My_Own_Advice
American bassist (1954–2026)
and his son (Buckwheat Zydeco Jr.) both become Grammy Winners. He also helped Buckwheat Zydeco become to date the only zydeco band to win an Emmy. He
Lee_Allen_Zeno
Musical artist
American Zydeco musician. He was the father of Chubby and Dikki Du Carrier, who followed their father into Zydeco music and the brother of Zydeco T Carrier
Roy_Carrier
Cajun musician (1898–1942)
Creole and Cajun music. He wrote several songs now regarded as Cajun and zydeco standards. His music and playing greatly inspired post-World War II Cajun
Amédé_Ardoin
2009 studio album by Sean Ardoin
How Great Is Your Love is a 2009 zydeco album by Sean Ardoin and his "Christian zydeco" band R.O.G.K. The band's name is an acronym that means Reflections
How Great Is Your Love (Sean Ardoin album)
How_Great_Is_Your_Love_(Sean_Ardoin_album)
1994 studio album by Keith Frank
What's His Name? is the debut album by Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band. It was released in 1994. The title track was a minor hit. The Washington
What's_His_Name?
Diatonic button accordion used for playing Cajun music
instrument is called a Cajun accordion, both zydeco and creole musicians play the Cajun accordion with a zydeco and creole sound respectively. Each musician
Cajun_accordion
1979 studio album by Buckwheat Zydeco
One for the Road is Buckwheat Zydeco's debut album, credited to his band at the time, Buckwheat Zydeco Ils Sont Partis Band. Ils Sont Partis is French
One for the Road (Buckwheat Zydeco album)
One_for_the_Road_(Buckwheat_Zydeco_album)
American musician
musician on albums of other artists, among them David Alvin, Buckwheat Zydeco, Paul Burlison, T-Bone Burnett, Peter Case, Toni Childs, Marc Cohn, Ry Cooder
David_Hidalgo
Type of dance
regular dancers, in urban and non-traditional settings, or those who are also Zydeco dancers. The Cajun jig is danced to fast or slow. Cajun music played under
Cajun_jig
Varieties of the color cyan
the colors on the Resene Color List. Displayed adjacent is the color zydeco. Zydeco is one of the colors on the Resene Color List. Blue–green distinction
Shades_of_cyan
American zydeco musician
Creole accordionist. She was the first female accordion player to lead a zydeco band. Queen Ida's music is an eclectic mix of R&B, Caribbean, and Cajun
Queen_Ida
1994 studio album by Beau Jocque
musician Beau Jocque, released in 1994. He is credited with his band, the Zydeco Hi-Rollers. Beau Jocque supported the album with North American and United
Pick_Up_on_This!
Percussion instrument used in zydeco music
A vest frottoir or vest rubboard is a percussion instrument used in zydeco music similar to a washboard. It is usually made from pressed, corrugated stainless
Vest_frottoir
Radio station in Mamou, Louisiana, United States
format, deeply rooted in the music of south Louisiana, including swamp pop, zydeco, and cajun-French music mixed in with some traditional oldies, country-western
KBON
1994 studio album by Buckwheat Zydeco
the American musician Buckwheat Zydeco, released in 1994. It peaked at No. 14 on Billboard's World Albums chart. Zydeco supported the album with a North
Five_Card_Stud_(album)
Unincorporated community in Louisiana, United States
significant zydeco venue. In 2012, Dustin and Nichole Miller purchased the building and reopened it as a dancehall called Miller's Zydeco Hall of Fame
Lawtell,_Louisiana
American drummer and pianist (1944–1996)
Died March 27, 1996(1996-03-27) (aged 51) Manhattan, New York, United States Genres Rock, stride, ragtime, jazz, blues, zydeco Instruments Drums, piano
Howard_Wyeth
Group of flowering plants
Retrieved 28 November 2014. "Iris Fulva". Zydeco: Louisiana Iris Garden. Retrieved October 23, 2012. "Iris Hexagona". Zydeco: Louisiana Iris Garden. Retrieved
Louisiana_iris
American zydeco musician (1930–2001)
player, singer, songwriter and bandleader. He was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the fusion of Louisiana Creole and blues music developed in southwest Louisiana
Boozoo_Chavis
American zydeco record label
Maison de Soul is a Louisiana-based zydeco and blues record label. It was founded in 1974 in Ville Platte, Louisiana by Floyd Soileau and remains under
Maison_de_Soul
Musical instrument of the free-reed aerophone family
African American folk tradition, the one-row instrument, still common in zydeco and Cajun music, was called a windjammer. To simplify matters and avoid
Diatonic_button_accordion
2009 soundtrack album by Various Artists
The score features African-American-influenced styles including jazz, zydeco, blues and gospel. "Almost There" and "Down in New Orleans" were both nominated
The Princess and the Frog (soundtrack)
The_Princess_and_the_Frog_(soundtrack)
American zydeco musician, singer and songwriter
Clayton Joseph Thompson, September 28, 1957) is an American zydeco musician. He is the son of zydeco musician Clifton Chenier. In 1987, Chenier followed in
C._J._Chenier
American saxophonist (1953–2010)
Delbert McClinton, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Michelle Shocked, Buckwheat Zydeco, and many others. Taylor wrote a series of instructional books through Hal
Dennis_Taylor_(musician)
1991 studio album by Boozoo Chavis
of zydeco; he constantly varies the tempos and instrumentation, and his accordion lines are much more interesting than the usual easygoing zydeco oom-pah
Boozoo_Chavis_(album)
Surname list
Geno Delafose (born 1972), American Zydeco musician, son of John Delafose John Delafose (1939–1994), American Zydeco musician Maurice Delafosse (1870–1926)
Delafosse
Canadian folk band
traditional styles, including soul, gospel, old-time country string, and zydeco. The band also commonly played traditional Irish dance music, integrating
The_Duhks
drift phonk has its origins from Russia. Houston has a country music scene. Zydeco was developed in Houston by black Creole people that crossed the Sabine
Culture_of_Houston
Musical note with a rhythmic value, but no discernible pitch
to The Drummer's Bible: How to Play Every Drum Style from Afro-Cuban to Zydeco, the purpose of a ghost note is to "...be heard under the main sound of
Ghost_note
1999 studio album by Boozoo Chavis
(billed on the cover as the Magic Sounds). Who Stole My Monkey? was the first zydeco album to include a Parental Advisory label. Chavis supported the album with
Who_Stole_My_Monkey?
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