Fall 1997 Northwest Zydeco Newsletter Articles:

Zydeco in Europe

Euro Zydeco Bands:

Europeans are so excited about Cajun/zydeco music that they have formed their own bands:

• UNITED KINGDOM has over 40 Cajun bands and at least 5 zydeco bands, all which play regularly.
• FRANCE has about 12 Cajun/zydeco bands (such as Daisy Belle; The French Alligators, & Blue Bayou)
• THE NETHERLANDS (HOLLAND) has about 8 Cajun/zydeco bands (Des Fais Do- Do, etc.)

SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, BELGIUM, DENMARK, SWEDEN, & NORWAY also enjoy Cajun/zydeco music recordings and bands on tour.

European Festivals:

Euro Zydeco Reference:

• Check for international events on Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Nationwide Guide: http://users.erols.com/ghayman/regional.reporters.htm or email ghayman@erols.com to receive an email newsletter that shows events months further ahead.
• UK Cajun and Zydeco Resource: www.users.zetnet.co.uk/alba/ukcajun.htm
• Cajun Life and Times: Laraine Bridges publishes this online (and printed) newsletter for enthusiasts of Cajun/zydeco music in Europe. http://www.cajunlifeandtimes.com/
  Cajun Life and Times is produced by Ouisas Publishing, 20 Pensford Close, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6QR.Tel: +44 (0)1344 776143 Fax: +44 (0)1344 776844
  Email: Editor@cajunlifeandtimes.com
• European Calendar of Folk/Roots Festivals: www.frootsmag.com