Zydeco

Air Date:
Heard On The Odyssey Series

Zydeco is a musical genre that evolved in southwest Louisiana by French Creole speakers dating back to the early part of the 1920’s. The style is mix of blues and R&B combined with music that is indigenous to Louisiana Creoles and the longstanding people of Louisiana.

Episode Credits

  • Dr. Jonathan Øverby Host
  • Joe Hardtke Technical Director

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