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While there is no shortage of good zydeco artists, some are just better than all of the rest. This list is designed to let the fans of zydeco separate the absolute best zydeco bands and artists from the rest of the pack.

Zydeco blends blues, jazz, and R&B with an unmistakeable Creole and Cajun flavor. Characterized by instruments like accordion and washboard, zydeco is an integral part of New Orleans and American music. Buckwheat Zydeco and Boozoo Chavis are classic examples of the genre, but are they the top zydeco artists of all time?

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This list of the top zydeco bands in the world includes all musicians who have released recordings that have gotten distribution. Zydeco groups and artists are shown below along with any additional genres in which their music belongs.

These are truly the greatest zydeco bands of all time

Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr. and Donna the Buffalo are a great starting point, as well as industry trailblazers Danny Barker and Brave Combo.

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