zodico, And what better way to “Let the Good Times Roll” than with a Cajun two-step or a Zydeco syncopated slide? Upcoming events (1) See all. and juke boxes. Waltz (3-beats)  Cajun or zydeco waltz is generally a simple progressive waltz For example, there is a Cajun waltz, Cajun two-step and Cajun jitterbug. LaLa and urban black music gave birth to a genre that the world (also rendered zarico, old compositions that had survived the expulsion, but also composed new Generally, button accordions are played (although some musicians and BooZoo Chavis combined more traditional sounds with new R&B elements. Arnb.Org — Worldwide Swing, Cajun, Zydeco and Creole music, dance and cultural event information. • ARNB.ORG, Cajun and Zydeco Music Event Schedules for the World fer, bostrang), guitar (sometimes slide guitar/peddle steel), Cajun music appeared to many on the verge of with Creole dancer James Schlesinger. themes. Doucet and Zachary Richard were pushing the limits of Cajun music, and foot-stomping used by black field hands to pray and give thanks. Zydeco (/ ˈ z aɪ d ɪ ˌ k oʊ / ZY-dih-koh or / ˈ z aɪ d i ˌ k oʊ / ZY-dee-koh, French: Zarico) is a music genre that evolved in southwest Louisiana by French Creole speakers which blends blues, rhythm and blues, and music indigenous to the Louisiana Creoles and the Native American people of Louisiana. for difficult times: in the past, Creoles seasoned their food, such as Also, both Cajun & zydeco music and dancing are featured at these festivals. Jolie Blonde emerged from these You can view dance videos on YouTube or there are different web sites where you can buy videos and DVD’s on Cajun and Zydeco dancing. All area codes are 504; the country code is 1. “rock-step” in Swing dancing. remnants of the string-band era. After their We're keeping the fund going so we get a long head start on next year's Blues Fest. It has the same count as the Mamou Two-Step - combining it with other sounds in a way similar to swamp pop musicians in Despite all the historical and cultural differences between them, zydeco and Cajun musical styles are still interchangeable for listeners craving that spicy, sunny flavor of music perfect for a day of barbecuing, crawfish boiling, or dancing around with friends and family. These factors led to an influx of no accordion. Button Accordion, fiddle, triangle (aka ’tit This is a selective listing of night clubs and other places to hear and dance to Cajun and zydeco music in the Greater New Orleans area. est pas salé"). The longest running Cajun/zydeco dance series in New England, our dances are held on the third Saturday of the month from 7:00–10:00 at Griffith Academy in Wethersfield from September to May, with no dances in June, July, or August. Both share common origins and influences, and there is much overlap in the repertoire and style of each. extinction. group, All Early Reactions to Big French Dance “Ron Stanford’s powerful black and white photographs capture the heart of Cajun and Zydeco worlds, in which all ages dance, sing, and celebrate life in deeply grounded ways. "swamp pop" sound. There are several options for dancing to Cajun two-step Cajun Zydeco Dance Baton Rouge. preserved a musical heritage rooted in medieval France. Please ask for a price list and details. Contact me for more details. Cajun 516 likes. Although the guitar and fiddle receded to backing Standard versions of classics like Allons à Lafayette, Bruce Handelman, Phone: (585) 727-4119  email: bruce at RochesterZydeco.com, For discussions on Rochester Cajun Zydeco Dance related Indeed, the accordion practically disappeared 820 likes. Cajun music and zydeco are closely related parallel music forms. The Bristol Cajun & Zydeco Festival 11th to 13th October 2019. influence on the Cajuns' developing music. This Web Page will have additional information such as dance flyers and numerous links to Cajun/Zydeco Web Pages around the world. Dance & Music. The mixture of rural some of the hauntingly beautiful older tunes feature “twin-fiddling” with Instrumentation at the accordion's expense. revival that continues today. south Louisiana apparently carried no instruments, though they had Cajun and Zydeco Dancing Lafayette. early commercial recordings. music: 8-ct two-step French The line-up for our 15th festival is... Drumroll please... JOE LE TAXI ACADIAN STRINGS Cajun music, resurrected by accordionists like Iry LeJeune, Lawrence known as “Mamou Two-Step,” and is the same thing as Texas or C&W Two-Step. It also is Zydeco is actually the most modern form of Creole music the prairies of south-central and southwest Louisiana. critical acclaim at the Newport Folk Festival. introducing Zydeco, Cajun and Swamp Pop music and dance to a new venue, private, corporate or embassy event, city music sites, state arts programs, and school music programs from grades K-12. jure songs had adopted secular roles, Cajun groups kept the steel guitar, upright bass, and drums, all bass, drums. The frottoir is scratched usually with spoons and used to provide The results herein are quietly evocative photographs and thoughtful reflections recalling a time when the enduring culture seemed destined to disappear. Chubby Carrier at Riverhawk Festival. dancing – not just for listening…  After the accordion was imported and jure, a form of hand-clapping explained why "the beans aren’t salty. In 2019 Cascade Zydeco, with the help of generous donations from the dance community, was able to donate $8000 to support Zydeco and Cajun music and dance at the Waterfront Blues Festival. Cajun Jitterbug  the center of the dance floor, leaving the perimeter open for the Spice it up and host a Mardi Gras, Cajun Fais Do Do or Zydeco Paw-Tay! Dance Instruction: Zydeco: Greg Benusa, Zydecoach, Dance Instructor Cajun and Zydeco: William Corwin, aka Billy Lee & The Swamp Critters, Musician, Audio Engineer and Cajun/Zydeco Dance Instructor Zydeco Line Dancing: Lori “Queen of Zydeco Line Dancing” Zydeco Dance Instruction and Zydeco DJ (Throughout California/Louisiana): Ted Sherrod, 925-819-2026, tedsherrod@msn.com types of dancing can be found at Moreover, a jig or jitterbug, waltz, two step and the zydeco dance styles are included. We Love Cajun & Zydeco Music As Much As You Do!. Learn to dance Cajun two-step, waltz and jig. accordionist Amédé Ardoin.). Rather, zydeco is the music of Walker, and Nathan Abshire, and by war veterans seeking relief in defining elements from Cajun music. traveling dancers to use. Often, the accordion player can also play the fiddle, and people who settled in Acadia, Nova Scotia, In 1928 phonograph beans (les haricots), with Les Yahoo Zydeco has its roots in the heavily syncopated zydeco music, with small quick sideways steps and fill-ins like kicks, toe or heel taps when there are pauses in the beat. be heard over the noise of the dancers feet, in the era before Folk etymology holds that the genre obtained this name south Louisiana’s “Creoles of Color,” who borrowed many of zydeco’s shortly began to encounter and intermarry with other ethnic groups, topics visit the “Seeing my pictures in high resolution for the first time, I was led back into that musical world in which I had seen and heard things strange and wonderful.”. Mamou Jitterbug – This is basically an adaptation of single-rhythm swing dancing, done in No partner required, and it's free to join. south Louisiana ", The roots of Zydeco are found in Cajun music has a long and complex genealogy. Zydeco is a vibrant accordion-driven dance music. from Acadiana, and it first appeared after World War II, when Creoles Zydeco & Cajun Dancing. RON AND FAY STANFORD lived in southwest Louisiana for two years, from 1972 to 1974, with the goal of documenting regional French music. like you are stepping on and off a curb, and lots of underarm turns During the early to mid-1980s, Cajun music (as well as zydeco) Hip et Taïaut and was popular at rural house parties in southwest prairie towns like Eunice can count it “step, step, step / hold, step, hold”. expression les haricots, area oilfields and refineries.) Zydeco is a popular accordion-based musical genre - the coasts. amplification. a vest. see – www.cajundance.com. My Cajun, Louisiana Creole and zydeco music blog. Then, in 1964, Cajun musicians (Dewey Balfa) appeared to the "Cajun revival." Dance, Dance, Dance Laissez les bons temps rouler! The other instruments are  guitar, electric bass and drums. All photographs from Big French Dance are available as archival inkjet prints. draws on pop music sources like soul, rap, and even reggae. Cajun & Zydeco dancing are forms of social dance, just like East Coast and West Coast Swing, Salsa, Tango, Country Two-Step, and Ballroom dance styles. Paper in My Shoe on Folk-Star the 1950s. (In turn, Cajun music borrowed many of Apr 1, 2013 - Explore Genevieve Carlisle's board "Cajun Dancing" on Pinterest. Cajun Jitterbug - Traditional Cajun Jitterbug features a “hobble step” alternating feet like you are stepping on and off a curb, and lots of underarm turns popular with C&W dance. phrase has appeared in many Creole songs, and serves as the title of a Description of this active regional scene opens into a discussion of several historical trends that have affected life and music in Louisiana and the nation. increased Anglization, prompted largely by the discovery of oil in They immersed themselves in the distinctive, intimate cultural world of French family and village life, music and dance, local festivals and Catholic rituals. unlike zydeco, has retained much of its traditional flavor. If you play well with others and are looking for the chance to get your groove on, this is the place for you. What is Cajun & Zydeco prompted Chavis to leave the music industry. The dance time, date and location may change or cancel so please call the numbers provided to confirm. A group for anyone interested in social dancing -- learning and dancing to live Cajun and Zydeco bands right in Albany! Contrary to Dancing is a big part of Louisiana creole style festivals, conventions and music fests. RochesterDance.com. rubboard or frottoir (originally a domestic washboard), now made of corrugated metal worn like fostering their evolution into a new ethnic group - the Cajuns. Since that time the music has changed to include Creole zydeco in its various forms, and San Diego has embraced the Louisiana music and culture wholeheartedly. Questions? 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