MAMOU — Zydeco musician Chris Ardoin, who was shot during a 2021 outdoor show, was on stage at an outdoor concert Mardi Gras day when shots rang out. At least two people are reportedly dead following ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette-born zydeco, blues and swamp pop legend Lynn August has died, his family has confirmed. He was 76. Born Joseph Leonard August Jr. on Aug. 7, 1948, Lynn started out ...

ST. LANDRY PARISH — The sounds of washboards and accordions will once again fill Opelousas this weekend as the 43rd Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival returns with a full lineup ...

Stirring up a blend of flavors and beats, the Gumbo Zydeco Festival returns to Lufkin Saturday, bringing the tastes and sounds of Louisiana to VFW Post 1836 from noon to 6 p.m. Hosted by the Angelina ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — Hundreds of mourners filled St. John Cathedral to honor the life of zydeco legend Sid Williams, who passed away at 73 after a battle with cancer. Williams, best known as the driving ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on May 18, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. The idea that this country has become one big, bland, conformist culture, the United ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — For nearly four decades, Zydeco Unplugged works to preserve and revitalize the Zydeco culture. Organizer Patrick Cravins said this event ensures the culture for future ...

HOUSTON — Houston is home to all kinds of music and music often tells the stories of a city's diverse communities. Zydeco is no different. It's created by age-old instruments played by modern men -- ...

The Rolling Stones’ reverence for blues and country is as well-established as Keith Richards’ penchant for scarves. But you may not immediately associate the band with zydeco, the French-sung, ...