All Hail Clifton Chenier the King of Zydeco
Everybody ought to dive into the wild, eclectic, joyful zydeco of Clifton Chenier. Even the accordion averse might decide they love it.
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Debbie LaGrange and Michot’s Melody Makers Deliver “La chanson des moustiques” (premiere + interview)
Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, former nurse Debbie LaGrange turned to songwriting and celebrating the preservation of the Cajun-French language and heritage.
Various Artists: Jazz Fest: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Not just for those who've been to Jazz Fest, this collection offers a distillation of the diverse, whimsical, resolute, occasionally profane, and always heartfelt spirit of New Orleans.
Spending Time with ‘Les Blank: Always for Pleasure’
Les Blank's intimate documentaries are staged when time slows and music, food, and community come together.