For nearly 40 years, two- time GRAMMY award winning Terrance Simien and 8th generation Louisiana Creole, has been shattering the myths about what his indigenous Zydeco roots music is – and is not. It most certainly is American roots music. And it is music born of the black and mixed race Creoles of South Louisiana. It’s also as musically diverse as the Creoles. Lastly, it is mos def dynamic, evolving and relevant.
Simien leads a massively skilled Zydeco Experience band with long time members Danny Williams (30+ years, two-GRAMMY award winning), keyboards; Stan Chambers (GRAMMY award winning), bass; Ian Molinaro – Thompson, drums; and our newest members, Revon Andrews, trombone and Orlando Gilbert, saxophone.
Simien has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music today. He and his band mates have performed over 9000 concerts, toured millions of miles to over 45 countries during their eventful career.
