Search - Terrance Simien :: Across the Parish Line

"A master of nouveau zydeco: anchored in tradition, but peppered with contemporary influences." ? Rolling Stone "A rising zydeco star ? Terrance Simien?s soulful ballads could hold their own against Aaron Neville and Sam Cooke." ? Los Angeles Times "Just as Clifton Chenier blended the sounds of his day to give birth to the crying baby of zydeco ? Terrance Simien uses contemporary materials to coin a zydeco for the new millennium. His music is much more complex than the recycled vamps exalting salty dogs and dog hills. He sings in a silky, creamy high-end voice that is gorgeously soulful, exhibiting a sheen like no other." ? Offbeat "Simien once again delivers his unique brand of music to create a modern fusion that keeps its mind on the past while moving boldly into the future." ? Albert Torres, House of Blues Terrance Simien is a brilliant zydeco pioneer who hails from Louisiana, and is one of the most sought-after artists of American roots music in the world! His music has been featured on numerous film and television soundtracks including The Big Easy, Exit to Eden, and Murder of Crows. Across the Parish Line is a multicultural mixture of zydeco, funk, soul, reggae, rock, and world music featuring such stellar guest musicians as Paul Simon, Marcia Ball, Garth Hudson, and Rick Danko.