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Tag: Zydeco

The single cover for Hello Baby by Jeffery Broussard & The Nighttime Syndicate features a vintage-inspired design with a deep red background. It shows three separate photographs of musicians in a recording studio: Jeffery Broussard singing into a microphone with headphones on, a female vocalist performing, and a group of horn players.
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Say Hello

Tom Orr February 18, 2025 No Comments Jeffrey Broussard and the Nighttime SyndicateNew Orleans jazzworld jazzworld musicZydeco

A lively, infectious mashup of zydeco and New Orleans jazz, “Hello Baby” by Jeffrey Broussard and the Nighttime Syndicate is also a perfect showcasing of…

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Jeffrey Broussard and the Nighttime Syndicate Madeline cover artwork. a photo of Broussard playing accordion and a band member on guitar.
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Enticing Zydeco by Jeffrey Broussard and the Nighttime Syndicate

Tom Orr December 9, 2024 No Comments Jeffrey Broussard and the Nighttime Syndicateworld musicZydeco

A big, brassy and wonderful updating of the classic zydeco sound, “Madeline” by the U.S.’s Jeffrey Broussard and the Nighttime Syndicate is an irresistible jam…

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Festival International de Louisiane Reveals 2023 Schedule

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2023 No Comments American folk musicFestival International de LouisianeLouisiana musicworld fusionworld musicZydeco

The 2023 schedule for the Festival International de Louisiane has been officially released, featuring an array of exciting acts from various countries and regions around…

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Ethnomusicology Documentary Available: Musicians in America during the Covid-19 Pandemic

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2021 No Comments American folk musicbluessalsaworld musicZydeco

The Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM) has announced the launch of a new website: Musicians in America during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Thanks to the award of…

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Celebrated Zydeco Artist Corey Ledet to Release His 14th Album

World Music Central News Room January 6, 2021 1 Comment Corey LedetZydeco

Zydeco musician Corey Ledet is set release his 14th album, the self-titled Corey Ledet Zydeco (Nouveau Electric Records) on January 15, 2021. Corey Ledet Zydeco…

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Smithsonian Folkways and the Arhoolie Foundation to celebrate 60th Anniversary Arhoolie Records

World Music Central News Room December 3, 2020 No Comments Arhoolie RecordsbluesTejano musicZydeco

This December, Smithsonian Folkways and the Arhoolie Foundation will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the influential Arhoolie Records and the 25th anniversary of the Arhoolie…

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C.J. Chenier House Concert with a short set of Zydeco and Blues

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2020 No Comments bluesC.J. ChenierZydeco

C.J. Chenier has released a mini house concert video straight from his backyard with a short set of zydeco and blues. Behind him are some…

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Festival International de Louisiane Reveals 2020 Lineup

World Music Central News Room February 10, 2020 No Comments Burke RileyCajun musicFestival International de LouisianeLouisiana musicZydeco

Festival International de Louisiane has unveiled its 2020 performance lineup. The eclectic program includes Palestinian-Jordanian group 47 SOUL; French swamp-blues trio, Delgres; Acadian group Radio…

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Sean Ardoin’s Louisiana Creole Music Innovation and Passion

Angel Romero September 5, 2018 No Comments Louisiana musicSean ArdoinZydeco

Sean Ardoin – Kreole Rock and Soul (Louisiana Red Hot Records/Zydekool Records, 2018) Although accordion virtuoso and vocalist Sean Ardoin comes from a well-known Creole…

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Artist Profiles: Terrance Simien

Angel Romero December 20, 2017 No Comments Terrance SimienUnited States of AmericaZydeco

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…

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