Terrance Simien Artist Profile Extended Version | Page 5

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“Terrance Simien is universally acclaimed as one of the most exciting zydeco performers in America.” The Boston Patriot Ledger “He had altered the course of zydeco forever. He has all the tools to be Zydeco’s crossover superstar: that one performer whose talent transcends genre.” Mike Allen, Whatz Up! “He probably has the best voice in his genre. Give him a piece of soul food he can sink his teeth into and he sounds a little like Sam Cooke with hot sauce in his veins!” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Simien is one of the finest zydeco artists to emerge from South Louisiana in the last quarter century.” Billboard “A rising Zydeco star. More than just a one dimensional party band and Simien’s soulful ballads could hold their own against Aaron Neville and Sam Cooke.” The Los Angeles Times “This cements Simien’s standing as the most creative and diverse musician in modern zydeco. “ Amazon (pro review) “An alluring zydeco talent.” The Village Voice

“This record shows the brilliance of Terrance Simien and the spirit and enthusiasm that infuses his music.” Southland Blues “This recording makes up for the lack of outstanding zydeco releases lately…he mixes up lots of different musical styles into his spiritual and highly rhythmic brew…. but what really puts this over the top are Simien’s soulful vocals” College Music Journal “Simien’s biggest asset is his phenomenal set of pipes; the guy draws obvious vocal influences from artists as diverse as Jimmy Cliff and Sam Cooke, then combines it with punctuating stabs of accordion. In Canadian terms, it’s like listening to Great Big Sea with a singer who could top the charts in Motown’s heyday.” The Edmonton Sun “A Master of Nouveau Zydeco: anchored in tradition, but peppered with contemporary influences.” Rolling Stone