The unveiling of the official artwork for the 33 rd Annual Zydeco Extravaganza takes place this afternoon at the Studio Downtown. The unveiling of this year’s painting, created by local artist, Bryant ...

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 PARISH — A day filled with rhythm, dance, and deep cultural roots took over the Blackham Coliseum for the 38th Annual Zydeco Extravaganza—a staple event celebrating the rich Creole heritage ...

When you're known as the King of Zydeco music, like the late Clifton Chenier was, it only makes sense that other recording legends would want to honor you. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "ZYDECO SONT PAS SALES") ...

Each year the Zydeco Extravaganza draws in hundreds of people from all over, to watch some of the greatest zydeco musicians. People broke out their hats and dancing boots, and two-stepped the night ...

Herman Fuselier, host of the KRVS radio show Zydeco Stomp and considered by many to be one of the world's foremost authorities on the musical genre, says he was surprised by the name of Baton Rouge's ...