Cajun & Zydeco Links

More information about Cajun and Zydeco music, dancing, bands, festivals, cruises, classes, streaming audio and video.

Dance Schedule Links

Cajun and Zydeco events for the Northeast USA, festivals in Eastern USA & Canada, and other interesting Cajun/Zydeco events.

Louisiana Dance Parties – Cajun & Zydeco dancing at Homestead Hall in Jenkintown. Days/dates vary — check website for upcoming events. Every Dance Party includes a dance lesson, music for dancing, and snacks. The website includes an Events page with a list of upcoming C/Z dances in the Delaware Valley.

Cajun & Zydeco music and dance in the New York area.

Cajun/Zydeco events throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region and some national events.

Seven-day guide to folk, social and traditional dancing in and around Philadelphia.

Swing dancing to live music in the Philadelphia area. Check this site for coming events.

Band Links

André Thierry & Zydeco Magic
Big Red & The Zydeco Playmakers
Brad Randell & The Zydeco Ballers
Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp
Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe
Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
Jesse Lége & Bayou Brew
JJ Caillier & The Zydeco Knockouts
Johnny Ace & Sidewalk Zydeco
Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band
Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners
Lil Anne & Hot Cayenne
Lil Malcolm & the House Rockers
Nathan Williams & the Zydeco Cha Chas
The Pine Leaf Boys
River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys
Sammy Naquin & The Zydeco Whips
Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
T-Broussard & The Zydeco Steppers
Zydeco-A-Go-Go

Cajun/Zydeco Dance Lessons

Fran is a very popular Cajun/Zydeco instructor, and in demand throughout Philly and the whole Northeast. The best thing about lessons with Fran is the fun you’ll have while learning. Available for beginning, intermediate and advanced private or group lessons, you can contact Fran at: fberbette@hotmail.com.

Vince has been teaching a variety of dance styles for many years, and offers private or group lessons in Cajun and Zydeco dancing. Learn two-step and waltz styles including basic footwork and turn patterns. Visit his website for information about prices and upcoming class schedules.

Cajun/Zydeco Festivals

SEPTEMBER 2-4, 2011 — The Annual Labor Day weekend festival at Ninigret Park, Charlestown, RI is one of the best C/Z music and dance festivals on the east coast! The 2011 host band is The Red Stick Ramblers, who will be joined by Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Marcia Ball, Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, Corey Ledet, Jesse Lege, the Greely Savoy Duo and many others.

OCTOBER 14 – 16, 2011 — Girard Park, Lafayette, LA 70503. Festival de Musique, Bayou Food Festival, Louisiana Craft Fair, and Louisiana Folk Roots. Celebrate Cajun and Creole music and culture. For information: info@festivalsacadiens.com.

NOVEMBER 11-13, 2011 — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, Florida. Continuous outdoor entertainment on two stages with outstanding performers of Cajun & Zydeco Music, including Geno Delafose, Rosie Ledet, Kevin Naquin, Cedric Watson, Savoy Family Band, Feufollet, C’est Bon Cajun Dance Band, and the Magnolia Sisters.

CZ Webcast Links

KBON — Eunice, Louisiana — Variety music with a Louisiana flavor: blues, Cajun, Zydeco, classic country, new country, swamp pop

KLRZ — Larose, Louisiana — Rajun Cajun: All Louisiana All The Time

KRVS — Lafayette, Louisiana — Listener-supported public radio playing Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Jazz, Swamp Pop, Louisiana singer/songwriters. Broadcasts from the Cajun Music Festival, the Zydeco Festival, and the Festival International de Louisiane.

Radio Louisiane — The voice of French America. Acadian, Cajun, Zydeco and Creole music and hospitality.

Zydeco Show on KZWA — Lake Charles, Louisiana — Cullen Washington’s show airs Saturday mornings, 6-10 a.m.

Louisiana Dance Hall on WRIR — Richmond, Virginia — Talia Moser plays a mix of Louisiana music on Monday nights, 9-11 p.m.