The 19th ‘Le Grand Soufflet Festival’ Cajun and Zydeco festival takes place at Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, France, from October 2nd to 11th. Featured are Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys, from Louisiana who will perform on Friday October 10th, 9:PM, at the Parc du Thabor in Rennes.

Zydeco Music is most identified by the accordionists who lead the band. Chenier. Chavis. Delafose. A male-dominated music, but over the last 12 years, Rosie Ledet, a one-row diatonic accordionist and singer, has carved out a unique spot in the Zydeco pantheon due to her unique style.

Singing in both Creole French and English, Rosie is known for her songwriting ability, as well as her bluesy, sexy singing voice. In fact, her music has often been described as “blues with an accordion.” She has established herself as one of a handful of female Zydeco accordionists.

Members of the group are:
Rosie Ledet ~ Lead Vocals & Accordion
Andre Nizzari ~ Guitar, Keyboard, & Vocals
Chuck Bush ~ Bass & Vocals
Lukey Ledet ~ Drums
Malcolm Walker ~ Scrubboard & Vocals

Other guests appearing at the Parc du Thabor include Lindigo & Fixi on Sunday October 5th, 4.30 PM and accordionist Mériadec Gouriou on October 10, 2014 at 9pm, sharing the bill with Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys.