We’ve been in the game so long that we’re lucky enough to have performance reviews from some of the most respected music publications in the world. Publications that had real life music critics with the skills, experience and knowledge to back it up – even writing about roots music genres which definitely requires more knowledge and research.
We have album, performance reviews and features in Rolling Stone, Billboard, New York Times and the Los Angeles Times to name a few. We recently unearthed this lil gem from the 2018 official program of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the most important music festival in Louisiana. Not sure who write it, but it is very well written and they articulated their message well. Well done NOJHF! As always we’re very grateful for the thoughtful review of our Jazzfest performances summarized right here. It’s always an honor to be part of this extraordinary event for 39 consecutive years (less the 2 pandemic closures).
Grammy Award winning Zydeco artist, Terrance Simien is a long- time friend of Jazz Fest. His live performances are mystifyingly engaging and his music is transportative to the high-energy traditions of Creole Louisiana. Simien is renowned for his breathtaking shows: a stage full of drums, a washboard, accordion and Simien’s beautiful voice singing the sweet sounds of Creole French. Year after year the Zydeco Experience brings a new vibe to the sounds of the past with unparalleled enthusiasm.