Discover the History of Louisiana’s Zydeco Music

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - June 3, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series is Louisiana’s Zydeco from local author Sherry T. Broussard. The book boasts more than 200 vintage and modern images.

The bayou sings and the trees sway with the untold stories of many unsung heroes, including Louisiana's amazing Zydeco musicians.

Zydeco music is an extraordinary blend of the accordion, the bass and electric guitars, the drums, the rub or scrub board and other instruments. It tells stories about finding and losing love, life lessons and other revelatory events that rise from the skillful hands of musicians playing the diatonic and piano accordions.

The diverse population of Louisiana creates a rich culture with Zydeco festivals, Creole foods and the unique music that fills the air with a foot-stomping beat like no other.

Images of America: Louisiana's Zydeco is a snapshot of some of the many musicians who live and play the homegrown music known as Zydeco.

Highlights of Louisiana’s Zydeco include:
•   Rarely seen images of some of Zydeco’s most notorious musicians throughout the ages.
•   A chapter focusing on the women of Zydeco.
•   The history of the trail rides, which continues to bring family, fun and music together.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

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