Zydeco pioneer Boozoo Chavis died Saturday in Austin, Texas, six days after suffering both a heart attack and stroke. He was 70. Born Wilson Anthony Chavis, the artist scored what is considered the… ...

Boozoo Chavis` conversation is like his music. Earthy, intense and proud, thoroughly honest, stubbornly individualistic and, in a completely charming way, quite cranky. Chavis, who made some of the ...

The late Zydeco great, Boozoo Chavis, is receiving national recognition for his contributions to the traditional Louisiana music. Chavis passed away at the age of 70 in May. Monday, Congressman Chris ...

Lake Charles, La., circa 1954: After spending the week working in the area’s sugar, cotton and rice fields, members of the Cajun population entertain themselves with house parties featuring local ...

Wilson “Boozoo” Chavis is such a gracious performer, you might have thought he was just being effusive out of courtliness. But the conditions were so perfect for his riverboat performance Sunday ...

LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - What started off as a way to pass the time by scraping paint off of walls has turned into a worldwide music trend known as Zydeco. This Labor Day, tons of folks from all ...

You can depend on the Bayou Boogaloo – Norfolk’s annual celebration of Louisiana-style music and food – to deliver a few delicious surprises. This year, the kicks come courtesy of 68-year-old zydeco ...

The grandsons of legendary zydeco player Boozoo Chavis have always had a passion to play music just as he did. "They're pretty amazing," said proud father, Rellis Chavis Sr., who is a well-known ...

Tributes to zydeco legend Wilson "Boozoo" Chavis by his grandsons and their bands, RJ Chavis and Creole Sounds and Justin Chavis and the Dog Hill Stompers, lead off the 10th annual Louisiana ...

August 12, 2009 • It's no secret that Cajun and zydeco music is all about sweat. So you can go to Louisiana for a summertime steambath, or you can bring a bit of the heat to you. Here are five songs ...

Accordionist Leon Chavis plays the Rock n'Bowl Thursday, December 6. (Photo by ) The young accordionist Leon Chavis, a former trumpeter in the famous Southern University Jaguars marching band, has ...