The Subgenropedia

Zydeco [zaɪdɪkəʊ]- 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. Discover the roots of the traditional Southern musical movement that still influences the Cajun Bayou...

Show Notes

1. Zydeco Sont Pas Sale- Clifton Chenier
2. Lafayette Special- Sam Brothers 5
3. Paper in My Shoe- Boozoo Chavis
4. Two Step D'elton- Amédé Ardion
5. Eh, Petit Fille- Clifton Chenier
6. Hot Rod- C.J. Chenier and The Red Hot Louisiana Band
7. I'm Coming Home (To See My Mother)- Clifton Chenier
8. The Midnight Special- Buckwheat Zydeco
9. Jambalaya- Queen Ida

For the more Subgenropedia songs and genre's check out the Spotify Playlist with some more of my favorite picks for each sub-genre

What is The Subgenropedia?

Welcome to the Subgenropedia. Each week I, Alex Neill, will take a look at an unknown subgenre in the music industry, explore its history, learn its musical styles and influences, and discover some of the pioneers behind the music. From the depths of Central Africa to the cajun bijou of Louisiana, the Subgenropedia will take to music you never heard before