Zydeco

How Zydeco Came to Portland

Are you curious about how zydeco music has become so popular so far from Louisiana? Dick Brainard has written on the beginnings of Cascade Zydeco. We've come a long way baby...

What is Zydeco?

We love it! We dance to it! Everyone asks us. But exactly what is it?

Here are some thoughts - What is Zydeco?

Courir Masks Mardi Gras Cajun Style - What were those scary, mysterious costumes that Phil & Penny were wearing last Halloween? Did you know who they were? Penny writes about the courir tradition in Louisiana.

Grammies - Who won? A list of who was up for the nomination. Several bands that have played for Cascade Zydeco are listed.

Richard's Re-opens - This is pronounced "Reechard's" (long e) for all you non-Francophiles out there. A former zydeco venue comes back as a dance hall and a museum. All you lucky people going with Dick to New Year's in Lafayette check this out and let us know.

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