Ben and I spent many hours, when living in Louisiana, dancing to Cajun and Zydeco music. Being that it’s Mardi Gras thought you’d like to listen to, experience some of the most popular Cajun / Creole / Zydeco music.
Beau Jocque (born Andrus J. Espree, November 1 , 1953 – September 10 , 1999 ) was an American zydeco musician active in the 1990.
A large man (6’6″ and 270 pounds) he took the stage name “Beau Jocque,” which is Louisiana Creole for “Big Guy.” By 1989 Espree was one of the biggest draws on the Louisiana zydeco circuit.
After only a few years, he had revolutionized the zydeco scene, adding funk and rock elements with his band, the Hi-Rollers.
To listen to his music click on the link below.
Beau Jocque died in the shower of a heart attack at the height of his career. He is buried in Saint Matildas Cemetery, Eunice, Louisiana.
Beau Joque’s biography can be found here Beau Joque Biography
Source: Wikipedia
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