Here is the story of zydeco music. Tisserand went on the zydeco trail to meet the major artists, and paints vivid portraits of zydeco people at home and on the road. More than a book on a musical style, The Kingdom of Zydeco is an exploration and a celebration of a distinctive American Culture. Covers the CD's, LP's and cassettes of more than 130 musicians - virtually every Cajun and zydeco artist who ever recorded an album. For beginning collectors, the authors recommend 20 essential Cajun and zydeco recordings.
Biographies provide valuable background on performers.
An introduction discusses what Cajun and zydeco music are and where they came from, highlighting important artists. An appendix lists resources including record companies, Internet web sites, books, magazines, videos, festivals and music clubs. This guide has been recommended to us by individuals from Washington D.C., Los Angeles, CA, Birmingham, Ala., and Dan Wilging of Denver, CO who writes about and reviews music for the In Tune publication and Dirty Linen. A Reflection of a People. Ann Allen Savoy's excellent book on Cajun music and musicians.