Cascade Zydeco

Listen to Zydeco Music

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You Tube

Most bands have a You Tube site with music or search with the term zydeco to see dancers, dance lessons and performances.

Cascade Zydeco on You Tube

Radio

Portland Radio

Local radio stations provide very little zydeco music. Maybe if we all call or email with requests that would improve!

Mike Meyers, Mississippi West, Jazz Blues & American Roots on KMHD 89.1 fm, 3:00 to 6:00pm on Saturday plays a some zydeco. Let him know what you like. (KMHD Program Grid)

"Aunt Joan", Joan Semprebon, hosts "Blue Rhythm" on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 2:00 -4:00 pm on KBOO. She has had Roland and Janine, playing zydeco, on her show twice. You can send her email from the KBOO web site if you want to request more zydeco.

Listen to Zydeco over the Internet

Check out the Cajun and Zydeco Radio Guide at www.cajunradio.org

Zydeco Workout - Pre-recorded Zydeco Nation radio programs from Lola Love. If you want to dance there is always music playing here.

Bayou Boogie - Herman Fuselier's  radio show at
10 p.m. CDT (8 p.m. PDT) Saturdays and 3 p.m. CDT (1 p.m. PDT) Sundays on KRVS (88.7 FM)

"A flavorful gumbo of Cajun music, zydeco, swamp pop and other sounds from south Louisiana. The show regularly includes information on local music events, tributes to legendary artists and in-studio guests."

Zydeco CD Purchases

You can get a lot of zydeco on itunes, buy cds directly from the bands that appear in Portland, and order from Amazon, too. Music Millennium on 30th and East Burnside is good for new releases by well known artists. They might also be able to place special orders, if you know what/who you are looking for.

Mail order businesses offer the best selection.   My favorite is Louisiana Music Factory.  They offer the widest selection of Zydeco and Louisiana-based music of any mail order music business I've found.

Floyd's Record Shop from Ville Platte is also a good resource.

If these fail, try to Google a band's website.  It is often the only way to get a CD released by a relatively new band.

Finally, don't overlook sources for used CDs.  Half.com is a good option.

Stay tuned,
David Taylor