When we got the invite to see the son of the"King of Zydeco" music, by first thought was "what in the world is that?" So I did what I do when I have that question...I googled it :-)!
Of course, google first brought up the ultimate authority on everything ;-) Wikepedia. Well according to Wikepedia
"Zydeco is a musical genre of American folk music roots. It evolved in southwest Louisiana in the early 19th century from forms of "la la" Creole music. As of 2012, the rural Creoles of southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas, such as Cedric Watson, continue to sing in Louisiana Creole French.[1]
Zydeco combines elements of an older American musical style that began in the late 1700s, Cajun music, a style that consists of French fiddle tunes, Irish Celtic fiddle tunes, German button accordion, Latin rhythms, and Appalachian styles. Zydeco music was born as a blend of Cajun music and two other "new" American music styles, blues and rhythm and blues."
So in the spirit of the upcoming Mardi Gras, we have decided to give this a try!
Although the show is nearly sold out, you can still get tickets at www.ordway.org or by phone at 651.224.4222.
Stay tuned for our Review of CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisana Band
Zydeco combines elements of an older American musical style that began in the late 1700s, Cajun music, a style that consists of French fiddle tunes, Irish Celtic fiddle tunes, German button accordion, Latin rhythms, and Appalachian styles. Zydeco music was born as a blend of Cajun music and two other "new" American music styles, blues and rhythm and blues."
So in the spirit of the upcoming Mardi Gras, we have decided to give this a try!
Although the show is nearly sold out, you can still get tickets at www.ordway.org or by phone at 651.224.4222.
Stay tuned for our Review of CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisana Band
Ordway Music Theater
With a solo career dating back to 1987 and seven albums under his belt, C.J. Chenier is widely regarded as one of the best Zydeco singers, musicians and performers. Son of the “King of Zydeco” Clifton Chenier, C.J. has spread word of Zydeco music to the world, all the while pushing the genre to new heights with his virtuosity.
The band’s musical style ranges from traditional Zydeco music to modern funk with healthy doses of blues, R&B, swamp pop and country. C.J.’s mastery of the accordion, combined with his rich and satisfying voice, is the driving force behind this powerhouse zydeco band.
Called “the crown prince of zydeco” by The Boston Globe and “the best living zydeco singer and accordionist” by Living Blues Magazine, C.J. Chenier is a crowd pleaser and an authentic zydeco master.
The band’s musical style ranges from traditional Zydeco music to modern funk with healthy doses of blues, R&B, swamp pop and country. C.J.’s mastery of the accordion, combined with his rich and satisfying voice, is the driving force behind this powerhouse zydeco band.
Called “the crown prince of zydeco” by The Boston Globe and “the best living zydeco singer and accordionist” by Living Blues Magazine, C.J. Chenier is a crowd pleaser and an authentic zydeco master.
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