Watch: Zydeco is a gift from Louisiana’s Creole culture

Grab your frottoir and your cowboy boots and get rhythm!

There are different theories as to how Zydeco got its name, but one thing is certain; its roots are firmly in the mixed cultural heritage of Creole Louisiana. In the dance halls of the Bayou, African, French and Native American culture intermingled, producing unique sounds that will make you want to hit the dance floor.

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