Canray Fontenot (1922-1995); Cajun & Zydeco Radio; Johnnie Allan Goes Gold

Festival Season Hits High Gear; The Founding of Action Cadienne; Wayne Toups’ New Disc

After a brief mid-summer pause, Acadiana’s extensive festival season is upon us once again. Cool weather is still a distant dream, but some of the year’s best celebrations are just […]

Beau Jocque, Buckwheat Recovering; Sweaty Zydeco Fans Should Visit Zydecone Sno-Balls

New Discs from Balfa Toujours, Zydeco Force; A New Jam Session in Opelousas

One of the best things about the growing popularity of Cajun and zydeco music is the increasing availability of recordings of new and vintage material. Here’s a look at several […]

Cajun and Zydeco Favorites at Jazz Fest and Festival International

New Discs by Beau Jocque, C.J. Chenier and Lil’ Brian; C.C. Adcock Does CCR

Our New Cajun and Zydeco Column Takes Off; Bluerunners Spawn Misery Brothers