Lisa Haley (musician) explained

Lisa Haley is an American Grammy-nominated[1] musician known for her Cajun zydeco music. Her 2007 album, King Cake, reached number 15 on Billboard 's World Albums chart.[2]

Early life

Haley is the descendant of Irish immigrants[3] and is related to Bill Haley of Bill Haley & the Comets.[4] She was classically-trained as a violinist, parlaying her knowledge of the instrument into fiddling, a form of music close to her Southern roots.[5]

Career

Haley is a fourth-generation fiddler whose mentors included Grammy-winning zydeco pioneer Queen Ida.[6] With her band, the Zydekats, Haley has played numerous venues and festivals across the world, including NoHo Summer Nights,[3] FolkWorks Folk/Roots Festival,[7] the Annual Orange County Cajun Food & Music Celebration,[8] the Annual Decatur Celebration,[9] the Wildlife West Music Festival,[10] the Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival,[11] [12] the Rainforest World Music Festival,[13] the Blue Water Music Festival,[14] the Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival,[15] the Sacramento Music Festival,[16] Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival,[5] Irvine Global Village Festival,[17] Sawdust Festival,[18] Ragin' Cajun Crawfish Jamboree,[19] Silverado Days Festival,[20] Irmo Okra Strut,[21] Snowy Range Music Festival, Solstice Music Festival,[22] and others.

Personal life

Haley is a practicing Christian.[6]

Discography

Awards and nominations

AwardsYearRecipient(s) and nominee(s)CategoryResult
Grammy Awards2007Lisa HaleyBest Zydeco Or Cajun Music AlbumNominated
Los Angeles Music Awards1996Lisa HaleyNominated

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lisa Haley. November 19, 2019. Grammy.com.
  2. Web site: Billboard. 53. August 30, 2008. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. Google Books.
  3. https://dola.com/events/2018/7/28/noho-summer-nights-lisa-haley-the-zydecats
  4. Web site: Lisa Haley and the Zydekats bring Cajun music to Pasadena and elsewhere. Sgytribune.com. July 3, 2014.
  5. Web site: REDLANDS: Fiddler brings Cajun music to Bowl. Pe.com. August 5, 2011.
  6. Web site: Lisa Haley & the Zydekats generate joy in Ventura at upcoming Olivas Adobe show. Ventura County Star.
  7. Web site: FolkWorks Folk/Roots Festival - Lisa Haley & the Zydekats. Fwfolkrootsfestival.com. 22 May 2023.
  8. https://angelcitybrewery.com/event/oc-cajun-food-music-celebration/
  9. Web site: Cajun/zydeco artist Lisa Haley prepped for Celebration. Jim. Vorel. Herald-Review.com. 18 July 2013 .
  10. Web site: Zydekats will get wild at wildlife fest. David Steinberg | For the. Journal. Abqjournal.com.
  11. Web site: Lisa Haley to headline at Cajun Festival. May 5, 2005. Mpacorn.com.
  12. Web site: Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival ยป Cajun, Zydeco, Creole, Blues, Music & Food. Simicajun.org.
  13. Web site: 2011 Archives. Rwmf.net. 22 May 2023.
  14. Web site: Purchase Online Ticket for BWMF Presents: Lisa Haley & The Zydekats. event.attendstar.com.
  15. Web site: Kaleidoscope Art Music Festival. YOMAMASOTIRED. 12 October 2019 .
  16. Web site: Sacramento Music Festival photos. Yelp.
  17. Web site: Irvine Global Village Festival Saturday September 22 2018. ~ South OC. Beaches. September 22, 2018. South OC Beaches.
  18. Web site: ENTERTAINMENT AT THE 2008 SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL ENHANCES THE ART EXPERIENCE. Sawdustartfestival.org. July 7, 2008.
  19. Web site: Photos: Ragin' Cajun's Crawfish Jamboree makes a splash at Redondo Beach's Seaside Lagoon. Dailybreeze.com. April 7, 2019.
  20. Web site: Silverado Days Festival. Allevents.in.
  21. Web site: Irmo celebrates 40th Okra Strut this weekend. Coladaily.com. 27 September 2013 .
  22. Web site: Summer Solstice Festival. Themuck.org.

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