voc, acc, *1965 US, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of World and Blues
A.k.a. Terrance Mathew Simien
Terrance Simien (born September 3, 1965 in Mallet, Louisiana) is an American zydeco musician, vocalist and songwriter. He and his band won the Grammy Award for Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album for 2008.Simien is an eighth generation Creole from one of the earliest Creole families documented to have settled in the Mallet area of St. Landry Parish. He was introduced to music via the piano at home, the Catholic Church choir, and in school band programs where he played trumpet.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Positively Beadhead | Terrance Simien | 1999 | Album |
Jam The Jazzfest | Terrance Simien | 1998 | Album |
There's Room For Us All | Terrance Simien | 1993 | Album |
Good Friend Is Gone | Terrance Simien | 1984 | Single |
For Your Love | Terrance Simien | 1984 | Single |
Terrance Simien & The Mallet Playboys US Rock, Blues, Folk, World and Pop |
Terrance Simien And The Zydeco Experience World |