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Queen Ida
4,855 listeners
Ida Lewis "Queen Ida" Guillory (born January 15, 1929, Lake Charles, Louisiana) is an American accordionist. She was the first fe… read moreIda Lewis "Queen Ida" Guillory (born January 15, 1929, Lake Charles, Louisiana) is an American accordionist. She was the first female accordion player to lead a zydeco band. Queen Ida's music is an eclectic mix of R&B,… read moreIda Lewis "Queen Ida" Guillory (born January 15, 1929, Lake Charles, Louisiana) is an American 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, though the presence of her accordion … read more
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Queen Ida & Her Zydeco Band
6,801 listeners
"Queen Ida" Lewis Guillory (January 15, 1929) is a Louisiana Creole accordionist. Born Ida Lee Lewis to a musically talented fam… read more"Queen Ida" Lewis Guillory (January 15, 1929) is a Louisiana Creole accordionist. Born Ida Lee Lewis to a musically talented family in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Queen Ida learned to play accordion from her mother after she spen… read more"Queen Ida" Lewis Guillory (January 15, 1929) is a Louisiana Creole accordionist. Born Ida Lee Lewis to a musically talented family in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Queen Ida learned to play accordion from her mother after she spent a few years learning the piano. Her family moved to Beaumo… read more
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Beau Jocque
8,318 listeners
Beau Jocque (real name: Andrus J. Espre) (1 November 1953 - 10 September 1999) was an American zydeco musician active in the 1990s. Beau Jo… read moreBeau Jocque (real name: Andrus J. Espre) (1 November 1953 - 10 September 1999) was an American zydeco musician active in the 1990s. Beau Jocque is known for his gruff vocals, his fusion of many musical styles onto zydeco, and above all, … read moreBeau Jocque (real name: Andrus J. Espre) (1 November 1953 - 10 September 1999) was an American zydeco musician active in the 1990s. Beau Jocque is known for his gruff vocals, his fusion of many musical styles onto zydeco, and above all, for the powerful energy of his rhythm and sound. Backed by t… read more
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David Doucet
6,723 listeners
David Doucet was born on July 6, 1957, in Lafayette, LA. The acoustic guitar has been transformed into an important voice of southwest Loui… read moreDavid Doucet was born on July 6, 1957, in Lafayette, LA. The acoustic guitar has been transformed into an important voice of southwest Louisiana's Cajun music by David Doucet. The younger brother of Cajun fiddler Michael Doucet, Dou… read moreDavid Doucet was born on July 6, 1957, in Lafayette, LA. The acoustic guitar has been transformed into an important voice of southwest Louisiana's Cajun music by David Doucet. The younger brother of Cajun fiddler Michael Doucet, Doucet has used his distinctive hybrid of folk-style fingerpick… read more
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Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas
8,872 listeners
Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, US, Nathan Williams and his band play zydeco, the "fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the… read moreBased in Lafayette, Louisiana, US, Nathan Williams and his band play zydeco, the "fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole people of South Louisiana". Its members include Nathan J. Williams (accordion, vocal… read moreBased in Lafayette, Louisiana, US, Nathan Williams and his band play zydeco, the "fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole people of South Louisiana". Its members include Nathan J. Williams (accordion, vocals), Dennis Paul Williams (lead guitar, background vocals), M… read more
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Beau Jocque & the Zydeco Hi-Rollers
6,836 listeners
One of the biggest zydeco stars of the 1990s, Beau Jocque heralded the rise of the genre's new, urbanized style; infusing his high-oct… read moreOne of the biggest zydeco stars of the 1990s, Beau Jocque heralded the rise of the genre's new, urbanized style; infusing his high-octane sound with elements of rock, soul, hip-hop and even reggae, he bridged the gap between traditi… read moreOne of the biggest zydeco stars of the 1990s, Beau Jocque heralded the rise of the genre's new, urbanized style; infusing his high-octane sound with elements of rock, soul, hip-hop and even reggae, he bridged the gap between traditional Creole culture and contemporary music to create a funky… read more
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Geno Delafose
7,008 listeners
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Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
11,715 listeners
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are a Cajun band band from southern Louisiana. The band formed in 1988 and has since recorded 10 albums,… read moreSteve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are a Cajun band band from southern Louisiana. The band formed in 1988 and has since recorded 10 albums, nine of which are on Rounder Records. The bands members include: Steve Riley (accordion), David G… read moreSteve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are a Cajun band band from southern Louisiana. The band formed in 1988 and has since recorded 10 albums, nine of which are on Rounder Records. The bands members include: Steve Riley (accordion), David Greely (fiddle), Sam Broussard (guitar), Brazos Huval (fiddle… read more
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Rockin' Sidney
7,731 listeners
Rockin' Sidney Simien (9 April 1938–25 February 1998) was an American R&B, Zydeco, and soul musician who began recording in the la… read moreRockin' Sidney Simien (9 April 1938–25 February 1998) was an American R&B, Zydeco, and soul musician who began recording in the late 1950s and continued performing until his death. Biography Rockin' Sidney was a long-time z… read moreRockin' Sidney Simien (9 April 1938–25 February 1998) was an American R&B, Zydeco, and soul musician who began recording in the late 1950s and continued performing until his death. Biography Rockin' Sidney was a long-time zydeco musician who played almost every style of music, from … read more