2018 Northwest Folklife Festival

Formed in 1997, this line-up active together since 2004. Leader Evan Shlaes learned accordion as a kid growing up in Polish/German neighborhood in Chicago, played piano and Hammond B3 in blues bands, Inspired by seeing a Queen Ida concert in early 1980's. joined Mmbo Gumbo Zydeco... Read More →

WHOZYAMAMA plays Cajun and Zydeco two-steps and waltzes in the traditional style of southern Louisiana. Vocals are in Cajun French. Claudette Boudreaux is from Dulac Louisiana and teaches Cajun vocals, accordion and dance. Tami and Claudette played Cajun music in “Les Femmes d’Enfer... Read More →