What is zydeco
Zydeco music is one of the most unique and wildly popular forms of American Roots Music. A Southern music tradition that is revered all over the world. It is the indigenous music of the multi-racial, multi-cultural French speaking Creoles of south west Louisiana and the core instrumentation is the accordion (diatonic-button & chromatic-key) and the frottoir (or rubboard). The word Zydeco comes from the African word “zaico laga laga”, meaning “to dance”. Many zydeco songs are sung in French. The music has evolved a great deal throughout the years and has become a fusion of many different styles and musical influences. The one constant in the music has been the change. The notable Dr. John of New Orleans was once quoted by CNN in an interview, stating that “if the music aint changin’ – it’s dyin”. Clifton Chenier changed the music from the days of Amede Ardoin. Amede Ardoin changed the music from the days of the jure and so the change continues. The earliest form of zydeco music was call
