Blake enjoys living Zydeco culture

  • Raylon Blake, an up and coming Zydeco artist from Ville Platte, is pictured playing the accordion at a recent show. Blake has recently released his second single. (Photo courtesy of Raylon Blake)
    Raylon Blake, an up and coming Zydeco artist from Ville Platte, is pictured playing the accordion at a recent show. Blake has recently released his second single. (Photo courtesy of Raylon Blake)
Cajun and Swamp Pop music seem to dominate the musical landscape of Evangeline Parish, but another form of music is woven into the cultural tapestry of the area. Up and coming Zydeco artist Raylon Blake from Ville Platte defined the genre as being more than just the music. “It’s just having fun with your family and dancing on the trail ride,” he said. “It’s just having fun on the weekend, and it…

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