What another memorable week of community and togetherness, music, Creole and Black culture in America. After all we are a nation of diverse cultures that make this country so incredibly beautiful and unique. We are constantly learning more about ourselves as a country, and our students have access to so much more information than ever …
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We’ve been visiting the Kentucky Center for the Arts since the 1990’s, and returned this year for a Mardi Gras celebration and mini residency. The good vibes were at an all time high thanks to the extraordinary staff, audience and events like this, our school and community outreach activities. The Creole gumbo cooking demo’s are …
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Vibe check; according to this from C.A. it was all good on Feb. 15, 2025 when we debuted our Zydeco Experience performance ft. Marcella Simien at the hip space, Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, Michigan. The audience and staff were so righteous, and this inspiring quote proves we can have it all, too! …
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We’re celebrating a milestone and want to thank all the fine performing arts presenters and hard working K-12 teachers and administrators for trusting us with your students over the past 25 years! This happened in 25 years: Reached 250,000 K-12 students + parents, teachers + administrators in school time matinee performances Residencies dozens of …
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Super psyched for this event June 28, 2025 with Shovels & Rope, Sierra Hull and many more! Did we mention how much we love touring this part of our country? Well, we do and we are counting the days until we’re back with all our friends in the NW. Really grateful to our friends at …
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Come see us, y’all! Americas Hall I, booth #357 on the perimeter at the star. There is also something extra special – two showcases with Terrance and Marcella w/friends. Terrance will showcase with the beautiful and talented Marcella Simien & Friends. Sony Hall, Ameri’Kana Fest 1/10/25 Doors at 5:30 Terrance & Marcella, 6:45 – RSVP …
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Peter Greenberg Worldwide has traveled to 145 countries in his long and accomplished career. Last year he came to visit us in Lafayette. We had the great pleasure of working with him and his crew for an afternoon and the final episode of Hidden Louisiana is airing now on PBS. Sneak preview.
In 2024 both Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks opened a new exciting ride “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” based on the historical 2009 film, “The Princess and the Frog” Simien and his band of excellent music makers contributed their unique sound to the ride, with Marcella Simien …
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In early 2024, Paul Simon released his much anticipated documentary film, In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon. After a busy year of touring and life, we finally got to watch and it was everything we thought it would be, and more! To our surprise, of all the photos he’s collected in his life …
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Creole4Kidz! Darke County Arts | Greenville, Ohio | November 2024 | 5 days | 8 incredible schools | 3000 students | Grades 4-6. WOW, right? It was all wow for us, and being in 8 schools over 5 days, we are once again reminded of the important work our teachers do! A very big applause …
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