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The Kingdom of Zydeco by Michael Tisserand (1999, Paperback)
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Author: Michael Tisserand
Publisher: Harpercollins
Publication Date: 1999-11-01
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0380732386
ISBN-13: 9780380732388
Product ID: EPID1159556
Description: From early-20th-century zydeco pioneer Amede Ardoin to 1950s and '60s popularizer Clifton Chenier and his musical heir Stanley Dural, Jr., better known as Buckwheat Zydeco, the story of zydeco music is inseparable from that of its main p...
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| Synopsis From early-20th-century zydeco pioneer Amede Ardoin to 1950s and '60s popularizer Clifton Chenier and his musical heir Stanley Dural, Jr., better known as Buckwheat Zydeco, the story of zydeco music is inseparable from that of its main practitioners, the Creoles of Louisiana. With its roots in the accordion music of the Cajun deportees who arrived in Arcadia from Nova Scotia in the late 18th century, zydeco evolved as the black equivalent of Cajun music, growing out of a cross-pollination of the German polkas popular in East Texas in the early 1920s with many other forms, including Caribbean music and R&B. Michael Tisserand's wide-ranging and deeply-researched study of the genre, THE KINGDOM OF ZYDECO, explores the music's roots, subsequent post-World War Two popularity, and consistent evolution to the present day, where it continues to absorb influences such as rap, reggae, and hip-hop into its ever-expanding vocabulary. Incorporating a wealth of biographical information on many of zydeco's major earlier and contemporary practitioners into his knowledgeable and readable text, Tisserand presents an engaging and enlightening history of an enduring musical form.
Publisher's Note There's a musical kingdom in the American South that's not marked on any map. Stretching from the prairies of Louisiana to the oil towns of East Texas, it is ruled over by accordion-squeezing, washboard-wielding musicians such as Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco, and Boozoo Chavis. Theirs is the kingdom of zydeco. With its African-Caribbean rhythms, Creole-French-English lyrics, and lively dance styles, zydeco is catching on in the rest of America as well. It has influenced the music of Eric Clapton and Paul Simon and has been played in Carnegie Hall. In this remarkable and engrossing book, Michael Tisserand reveals why zydeco's unforgettable blend of blues and Cajun influences has made the dance music of the Louisiana black Creoles so popular and widespread. More than a book on a musical style, this is an exploration and a celebration of a distinctive American culture. | See an error? Submit a change request | ||||||||||||||
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