Zydeco

Zydeco
Buckwheat Zydeco with accordion
EtymologyFrom French les haricots ("the beans"), from a phrase used idiomatically to express hardship
Other namesZarico, zodigo, le musique Creole
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsEarly 20th century, Louisiana, U.S.
Typical instruments
  • Piano accordion
  • Cajun accordion
  • washboard
  • electric bass
  • electric guitar
  • drum set
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Zydeco (/ˈzaɪdɪˌkoʊ, -diː-/ ZY-dih-koh, -⁠dee-; French: zarico) is a music genre that was created in rural Southwest Louisiana by French speaking, Afro-Americans of Creole heritage. It incorporates blues and rhythm and blues with music indigenous to the Louisiana Creoles, such as la la and juré. The main instruments are accordion and rubboard (washboard) or vest frottoir.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Zydeco". Encyclopedia.com. May 29, 2018. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "Zydeco Music". The African American Folklorist. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
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