Comments for FolkBlog http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog From the man behind Festival Radio, discussing folk music and more. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:12:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Radiowayne on the Cajun/Zydeco Nominations by Lola Love http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/radiowayne-on-the-cajunzydeco-nominations/comment-page-1/#comment-1082 Lola Love Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:12:49 +0000 http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/radiowayne-on-the-cajunzydeco-nominations/#comment-1082 Reporting all the way LIVE from Los Angeles, California (The Grammy Award Ceremony). Lola Love www.ZydecoOnline.com Buckwheat Zydeco Wins 2009 Grammy Award! http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=368 Mr. Stanley Dural Jr., known to the Zydeco Nation and the world as “Buckwheat Zydeco” and leader of the Zydeco outfit “Buckwheat Zydeco and the Ils Sont Partis Band” was awarded the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Zydeco/Cajun Album for his CD entitled “Lay Your Burden Down.” Although this is Buckwheat Zydeco’s first Grammy Award and the third year the mainstream Grammy Recording Academy has recognized Zydeco and Cajun Music as a separate and distinct category, Buckwheat Zydeco’s illustrious musical career spans over thirty years and has impacted, defined, and influenced Zydeco Music as well as exposed Zydeco music and the black Creole Culture of Southwest Louisiana and Texas to the world. CONGRATULATIONS To Buckwheat Zydeco!!!! Check out the full article & interview here: http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=368 Lola Love "Zydeco Lady" http://www.ZydecoOnline.com Reporting all the way LIVE from Los Angeles, California (The Grammy Award Ceremony).
Lola Love http://www.ZydecoOnline.com

Buckwheat Zydeco Wins 2009 Grammy Award!
http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=368

Mr. Stanley Dural Jr., known to the Zydeco Nation and the world as “Buckwheat Zydeco” and leader of the Zydeco outfit “Buckwheat Zydeco and the Ils Sont Partis Band” was awarded the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Zydeco/Cajun Album for his CD entitled “Lay Your Burden Down.”

Although this is Buckwheat Zydeco’s first Grammy Award and the third year the mainstream Grammy Recording Academy has recognized Zydeco and Cajun Music as a separate and distinct category, Buckwheat Zydeco’s illustrious musical career spans over thirty years and has impacted, defined, and influenced Zydeco Music as well as exposed Zydeco music and the black Creole Culture of Southwest Louisiana and Texas to the world.

CONGRATULATIONS To Buckwheat Zydeco!!!!

Check out the full article & interview here: http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=368

Lola Love
“Zydeco Lady”
http://www.ZydecoOnline.com

]]> Comment on Festival Radio Top 35, January 2010 by Mags http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/02/01/festival-radio-top-35-january-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-1079 Mags Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:19:16 +0000 http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/02/01/festival-radio-top-35-january-2010/#comment-1079 Thanks Festival Radio listeners for giving our tune "Luna Marie" thumbs up! Swing by our website for a free .mp3 download. yours in a mad, mad world, Mags Thanks Festival Radio listeners for giving our tune “Luna Marie” thumbs up!

Swing by our website for a free .mp3 download.

yours in a mad, mad world,

Mags

]]> Comment on Twitter Updates for 2010-01-29 by Mike Dann http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/29/twitter-updates-for-2010-01-29-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1070 Mike Dann Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:42:30 +0000 http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/29/twitter-updates-for-2010-01-29-2/#comment-1070 Hi I saw you mention Bow Thayer .Because he is independent most people think he is new as you said but he has been at this for MANY years. Cd baby has rave reviews of his back catalog and I will put it up against anyone is music in terms of quality albums not just singles BEFORE becoming a household name. I saw him and his band Perfect Trainwreck open for Levon Helm at his midnight ramble and they blew me away. Levon's staff even posted it was "the best opening set ever". He writes all his music/lyrics and plays all things stringed. hope you help spread the word.thanks Mike Hi I saw you mention Bow Thayer .Because he is independent most people think he is new as you said but he has been at this for MANY years. Cd baby has rave reviews of his back catalog and I will put it up against anyone is music in terms of quality albums not just singles BEFORE becoming a household name. I saw him and his band Perfect Trainwreck open for Levon Helm at his midnight ramble and they blew me away. Levon’s staff even posted it was “the best opening set ever”. He writes all his music/lyrics and plays all things stringed.
hope you help spread the word.thanks Mike

]]> Comment on Kate McGarrigle Has Died by SB http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/kate-mcgarrigle-has-died/comment-page-1/#comment-1069 SB Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:53:39 +0000 http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/kate-mcgarrigle-has-died/#comment-1069 And Dane Lanken has written a very interesting obituary for Kate and Anna's website: http://www.mcgarrigles.com/uncategorized/obituary-for-kate-mcgarrigle And Dane Lanken has written a very interesting obituary for Kate and Anna’s website:

http://www.mcgarrigles.com/uncategorized/obituary-for-kate-mcgarrigle

]]> Comment on Radiowayne on the Cajun/Zydeco Nominations by Jeanine http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/radiowayne-on-the-cajunzydeco-nominations/comment-page-1/#comment-1065 Jeanine Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:55:38 +0000 http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/radiowayne-on-the-cajunzydeco-nominations/#comment-1065 I was so excited to see the hard work of The Magnolia Sisters. I was so proud to know some of my kinfolk in Louisiana were nominated. I was so excited to see the hard work of The Magnolia Sisters. I was so proud to know some of my kinfolk in Louisiana were nominated.

]]> Comment on Complete Festival Radio Playlist: January 7, 2010 by Me Like Good Music http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/07/complete-festival-radio-playlist-january-7-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-1028 Me Like Good Music Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:40:38 +0000 http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/07/complete-festival-radio-playlist-january-7-2010/#comment-1028 <strong>30 Underrated Women For Your Music Playlist...</strong> I finally got around to creating a profile on blip.fm. Interacting with fellow hardcore music junkies has been a joy, especially the responses I get when I add a few “betcha don’t know this artist” selections to my playlist. Those int... 30 Underrated Women For Your Music Playlist…

I finally got around to creating a profile on blip.fm. Interacting with fellow hardcore music junkies has been a joy, especially the responses I get when I add a few “betcha don’t know this artist” selections to my playlist. Those int…

]]> Comment on Radiowayne on the Cajun/Zydeco Nominations by Paul Scott http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/radiowayne-on-the-cajunzydeco-nominations/comment-page-1/#comment-1007 Paul Scott Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:53:29 +0000 http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/radiowayne-on-the-cajunzydeco-nominations/#comment-1007 If Buckwheat does not win the grammy it will be a set back. The up and comming musicions down here in south Louisiana will feel that if the best(Buckwheat) can not be reconized then why me. Also three of the bands are the same from last year and twice the amount of albums submitted. I will be in La chering Buckwheat on. If Buckwheat does not win the grammy it will be a set back. The up and comming musicions down here in south Louisiana will feel that if the best(Buckwheat) can not be reconized then why me. Also three of the bands are the same from last year and twice the amount of albums submitted. I will be in La chering Buckwheat on.

]]> Comment on Radiowayne on the Cajun/Zydeco Nominations by Lola Love http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/radiowayne-on-the-cajunzydeco-nominations/comment-page-1/#comment-1002 Lola Love Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:55:35 +0000 http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/radiowayne-on-the-cajunzydeco-nominations/#comment-1002 In reading your blog, I have to agree that having both Cajun and Zydeco music in the same category IS like comparing apples and oranges. Although Cajun and Creole Culture (Zydeco) have similar roots, both are great traditions and have distinct styles of music. The selections listed here are not a full representation of the music of Southwest Louisiana, or the number of Cajun and Zydeco artists who have submitted their work for Grammy consideration. Most of us recognize that the Grammy awards does not recognize the achievements of individual rural Cajun and Creole artists, but rather a representation of major record labels and the ability of those record labels to market themselves to a wider audience. But, that’s a different issue. I had to respond to this article, because I was disappointed in the comments made about Stanley Dural, aka Buckwheat Zydeco, and the music that he represents. You see, Buckwheat Zydeco is not only a front runner and a Premier Zydeco performer. He has played with and has the same musical style (Zydeco w/ a touch of Blues) as the late great King of Zydeco Music, Mr. Clifton Chenier. He has continued to not only champion this style of Zydeco, but still kept it relevant to younger listeners even as Zydeco music continues to evolve. Not only does Buckwheat represent Zydeco music, he also represents Creole culture. He is known to the world as “the Proudest Creole man alive”. He is….and continues to be true to his Creole people, the traditions and the music. There is not a person more deserving of this award than Buckwheat Zydeco. Especially, for his countless recordings of great Zydeco music. It is not only an insult for you to say that “it would be a travesty” if Buckwheat won the Grammy for his current recording Lay Your Burden Down. It also makes it clear that you have a misunderstanding about the music and culture of Southwest Louisiana. Buckwheat is not only a world class performer; he also continues to give back to his community in the rural parts of Lafayette, Opelousas and surrounding areas via his many contributions to Zydeco music and countless fundraisers for the less fortunate. In Lay your Burden Down (by this way, this is NOT an R&B CD, as suggested, but an aspect of ZYDECO Music in its purest form), Buckwheat expresses the hardships and frustrations that the people of Louisiana have faced, especially during the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Now I can’t disagree about Cedric Watson. Having known Cedric for some time now, he is a very talented young man and brings the old Creole “La La music” back to life. He has in dreams played with Boisec and Canray, as he has mentioned to me in an interview. He also looks up to and has much respect and admiration for Buckwheat, and others that have paved the way for him to be able to do what he does now. For the record, Cedric Watson is NOT considered, nor considers himself a Cajun musician. Although Cedric is deserving of this award, it would be an absolute travesty for the entire Zydeco Nation if Buckwheat did not win this much deserved award, not only for Lay Your Burdens Down, but his entire lifetime of work. I hope to be there on the evening of January 31, 2010; and be able to capture this moment to share with the world, because Buckwheat Zydeco will continue to represent Zydeco Music in its purest form. Whether Buckwheat wins a Grammy or not, he is a direct link to the roots of the music and continues to be an example of the resilience of Creole Culture. He is a Champion in our eyes! Lola Love www.ZydecoOnline.com In reading your blog, I have to agree that having both Cajun and Zydeco music in the same category IS like comparing apples and oranges. Although Cajun and Creole Culture (Zydeco) have similar roots, both are great traditions and have distinct styles of music. The selections listed here are not a full representation of the music of Southwest Louisiana, or the number of Cajun and Zydeco artists who have submitted their work for Grammy consideration. Most of us recognize that the Grammy awards does not recognize the achievements of individual rural Cajun and Creole artists, but rather a representation of major record labels and the ability of those record labels to market themselves to a wider audience. But, that’s a different issue.

I had to respond to this article, because I was disappointed in the comments made about Stanley Dural, aka Buckwheat Zydeco, and the music that he represents. You see, Buckwheat Zydeco is not only a front runner and a Premier Zydeco performer. He has played with and has the same musical style (Zydeco w/ a touch of Blues) as the late great King of Zydeco Music, Mr. Clifton Chenier. He has continued to not only champion this style of Zydeco, but still kept it relevant to younger listeners even as Zydeco music continues to evolve.

Not only does Buckwheat represent Zydeco music, he also represents Creole culture. He is known to the world as “the Proudest Creole man alive”. He is….and continues to be true to his Creole people, the traditions and the music. There is not a person more deserving of this award than Buckwheat Zydeco. Especially, for his countless recordings of great Zydeco music. It is not only an insult for you to say that “it would be a travesty” if Buckwheat won the Grammy for his current recording Lay Your Burden Down. It also makes it clear that you have a misunderstanding about the music and culture of Southwest Louisiana. Buckwheat is not only a world class performer; he also continues to give back to his community in the rural parts of Lafayette, Opelousas and surrounding areas via his many contributions to Zydeco music and countless fundraisers for the less fortunate. In Lay your Burden Down (by this way, this is NOT an R&B CD, as suggested, but an aspect of ZYDECO Music in its purest form), Buckwheat expresses the hardships and frustrations that the people of Louisiana have faced, especially during the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and Rita.
Now I can’t disagree about Cedric Watson. Having known Cedric for some time now, he is a very talented young man and brings the old Creole “La La music” back to life. He has in dreams played with Boisec and Canray, as he has mentioned to me in an interview. He also looks up to and has much respect and admiration for Buckwheat, and others that have paved the way for him to be able to do what he does now.

For the record, Cedric Watson is NOT considered, nor considers himself a Cajun musician. Although Cedric is deserving of this award, it would be an absolute travesty for the entire Zydeco Nation if Buckwheat did not win this much deserved award, not only for Lay Your Burdens Down, but his entire lifetime of work. I hope to be there on the evening of January 31, 2010; and be able to capture this moment to share with the world, because Buckwheat Zydeco will continue to represent Zydeco Music in its purest form.

Whether Buckwheat wins a Grammy or not, he is a direct link to the roots of the music and continues to be an example of the resilience of Creole Culture.
He is a Champion in our eyes!

Lola Love
http://www.ZydecoOnline.com

]]> Comment on Kate McGarrigle Has Died by SB http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/kate-mcgarrigle-has-died/comment-page-1/#comment-993 SB Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:31:48 +0000 http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/kate-mcgarrigle-has-died/#comment-993 Such sad news. Some of the tributes: http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/Canadian+folksinger+Kate+McGarrigle+dies/2458987/story.html http://www.smh.com.au:80/news/entertainment/music/singer-kate-mcgarrigle-dies/2010/01/20/1263663093811.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/goodbye-sweet-harmony/article1436711/ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/mcgarrigles-musical-legacy-runs-deep/article1436402/ Such sad news.

Some of the tributes:

http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/Canadian+folksinger+Kate+McGarrigle+dies/2458987/story.html

http://www.smh.com.au:80/news/entertainment/music/singer-kate-mcgarrigle-dies/2010/01/20/1263663093811.html

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/goodbye-sweet-harmony/article1436711/

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/mcgarrigles-musical-legacy-runs-deep/article1436402/

]]> Comment on Kate McGarrigle Has Died by Melanie http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/kate-mcgarrigle-has-died/comment-page-1/#comment-986 Melanie Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:37:39 +0000 http://www.onlinefolkfestival.com/blog/2010/01/19/kate-mcgarrigle-has-died/#comment-986 I saw your post come up on Google Recent Blogs for Kate. She was very influential & she will be missed. Thank you for posting about Kate. I saw your post come up on Google Recent Blogs for Kate. She was very influential & she will be missed. Thank you for posting about Kate.

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