This morning, M-E middle school students and staff were treated to a workshop/concert by two-time Grammy award winning Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience.
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 French speaking Creoles of South Louisiana. It’s exhilarating and as complex and diverse as the Creoles. It’s also more than just one rhythm and one tempo. It’s also about grooving in place and dancing freely. It's also about vocal performances – Terrance’s lead vocals and the stunning three-part harmonies of him, Danny and Stan – are proof that the vocal performance matters in all genres.
Mr. Simien was also a featured performer on the song"Gonna Take You There", in the Disney animated film "The Princess & the Frog".
The students had a fun time dancing along to the music and were even called up on stage to participate!
