23 April, 2012

Music of Louisiana: the Story of Zydeco Roots Music


At the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Library the Photo Exhibit “Music of Louisiana: the Story of Zydeco Roots Music” was open for public in the framework of “America Days in Dnipropetrovsk”. The Exhibit was provided by the Embassy of the United States to enhance US ties with the region.
The exhibit was presented by Ms. Susan Cleary, the assistant of the US Cultural attaché  in Ukraine. The highlight of the event was the presence of the Creole musician, the Grammy Award winning Terence Simien who is a prominent figure among the zydeco style musicians in the world.
The visitors of the Exhibit had the chance to see wonderful portraits of the Zydeco musicians and bands, the breathtaking landscapes of Louisiana and lovely pictures with traditional architecture of the state. Mr. Terrence Simien commented on the most interesting photos demonstrating a lot of charm and sense of humor. The musician introduced the Disney cartoon “The Princess and the Frog” in which zydeco music was used in the soundtrack for the first time in history.
The cartoon in English was demonstrated on the big screen at the WOA centre for the visitors of the Exhibit and the active members of the English Speaking Club.
Number of participants – approx 60 persons.
Have a look at more pictures, please 


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