The Lafayette native once played with legendary soul artist Sam Cooke. The star was so impressed, he invited August to play ...

As operator of one of the region's last remaining original zydeco clubs, Williams provided a stage for such luminaries as ...

Hundreds of mourners filled St. John Cathedral to honor the life of zydeco legend Sid Williams, who passed away at 73 after a ...

LAFAYETTE, La. ( KLFY) – Sidney “Sid” Joseph Williams, Jr. funeral was held at Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist on Wednesday. Sid, affectionately known by so many, was a native of Saint ...

Born Joseph Leonard August Jr. on Aug. 7, 1948, Lynn started out playing drums at age 11 before learning organ and piano in the 1960s. Recognizing the increasing popularity of zyd ...

Sid Williams, a central figure in Louisiana's Zydeco scene for over four decades, has been laid to rest. Other Zydeco stars, ...

The Lafayette Music Census Report, released by LCG, LEDA, and LCVC with Sound Music Cities, analyzes Lafayette’s music ecosystem and its challenges.

Ten local artists’ legacies were highlighted at the Black History Breakfast at Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy on Friday ...

Jon Batiste brought musicianship and New Orleans flair to the Super Bowl national anthem, while Lauren Daigle and Ledisi also ...

There are a few new spots in Pierce County to fulfill your gluttony and just have a good time this Fat Tuesday.

New Orleans singer-songwriter and 125 New Orleans high school students celebrated the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice And Sing” at the Super Bowl.