Nathan and The Zydeco Cha-Chas
T-N-T (Taylors And Turinos) Traditional Gumbo By Mason Colby

Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas

Nathan Williams started his professional music career at 21, just five years after high school, recording singles for his brother's El Sid label …[with] his big break [coming] when Buckwheat Zydeco recommended him to Rounder Records. In 1985, he founded Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas, inspired by a Chenier instrumental. His music blends zydeco, jazz, blues, and R&B…

For over three decades, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas have toured extensively, performing everywhere from local Louisiana spots to international stages in countries like Austria, Spain, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, and even Poland, a first for a zydeco band.

The band has always been a family affair, featuring Nathan on accordion and vocals, his brother Dennis Paul on guitar, cousin Mark Anthony "Chukka" Williams on rubboard, and Sid as manager. Other family members involved include his son Nathan Jr., cousin Allen, and nephew Djuan, alongside non-family members like bassists Paul Newman and Wayne Burns, and saxophonist Allen "Cat Roy" Broussard

T & T

Toe tapping Cajun & New Old time. The Taylors & Turinos (T&T) bring the sounds of the Bayou and Appalachian roots to life. We play for shows, ambience, dances (including contra and squares), and recordings.

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