Cedric Watson is making waves.
Creole wonder-boy Cedric Watson is probably en route to Los Angeles as I type this. He will be performing and participating in the GRAMMY Festivities along with all of his Louisiana friends, sent there to represent us properly. He has been nominated for his eponymous release in the category of Best Cajun or Zydeco Album and his young career is off to a promising and well-deserved start.
He was recently featured on the BBC’s Folk America series (his second BBC appearance), and gets a write-up in this coming Sunday’s New York Times Arts and Leisure section (February 8th, 2009).
Just as a primer for the Grammies, we are posting premium Cedric content so all his fans can learn a little more about his background and what he seeks to accomplish through his music. He isn’t just another pretty face! Cedric really is firmly planted by his roots and intends to use his success to share the music and hodge-podge of cultures he loves with the world.
Let’s start with a podcast. In this podcast, our fearless interrogator, Lucius Fontenot, talks with Cedric about his upbringing, his music, how he got where he is, and where he wants to go. Listen to the podcast here (21 min 54 sec).
You can also just subscribe to the Valcour Records Podcast (launches iTunes).
Next, we have a couple of videos for you, courtesy of the BBC (WMV format):
BBC Interview with Cedric >
Cedric Watson and Bijoux Créole perform Tu Sera avec Moi at the Barbican >
After that you should be just about up to speed. Don’t forget to look for Cedric in Sunday’s New York Times, and best of luck to all the Louisiana GRAMMY nominees! Whether Cedric takes it home or not, it is great that a young talent like him has the opportunity to represent our great state and culture along with the big boys (and girls).
