Terrance Simien has one of the best voices in Zydeco and an outstanding live performer. He showers his audiences with handfuls of authentic Mardi Gras beads and invites them on stage for a percussion jam.
He furthers his effort to raise the awareness about his indigenous music and Creole heritage by presenting an acclaimed Arts-in-Education Creole for Kidz and the History of Zydeco (with a companion CD) performance for students K-12 at schools festivals and art centers around the United States.
He has worked in film both on screen and on soundtrack. He co-wrote a song with Dennis Quaid for the movie The Big Easy. At Bill Clinton’s second inaugural celebration, Stevie Wonder joined Simien on stage to play harmonica as the band performed for the President and Mrs.Clinton at The Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C.
His release titled The Tribute Sessions honors 10 legendary artists through their own songs; those who profoundly inspired him. He also shares through narration some very personal stories about each of these remarkable artists. This timely tribute clearly reflects his rare and valuable capacity to honor the past while remaining decidedly focused on the future.
Discography:
The Big Easy Soundtrack (Island Records 1987)
Zydeco on the Bayou (Capitol Records (1990)
Alligator Stomp II (Rhino Records 1991)
Zydeco Party (K-Tel 1992)
There’s Room For Us All (Black Top/Rounder Records 1993)
Alligator Stomp V (Rhino Records 1995)
Live From Mountain Stage (1996)
Jam the Jazzfest (Tone Cool 1998)
Positively Beadhead (Tone Cool Records 1999)
Rollin Into Memphis: TheSongs of John Hiatt (2000)
The Tribute Sessions (AIM Records 2001)
Creole for Kidz and the History of Zydeco (2004)
Jazz Fest 2006 (2006)
Across the Parish Line (AIM Records 2007)
Live! Worldwide (AIM Records 2008)
Killer Tracks (Universal Records 2009)
The Lucky One soundtrack (Watertower Records 2012)
Nature Jams with Farmer Jason (Hip-O Records 2012)
Live at Jazzfest 2012 (2012)
Dockside Sessions (MusicMatters Records 2013)
Live at Jazzfest 2013 (2013)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
