international creole ambassador 

Corey Arceneaux - founder and bandleader of two dynamic groups: the Louisiana-based Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Fusion Band™, featuring all-Louisiana musicians, and the East Coast’s Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers®. Passionate about preserving Zydeco and Louisiana culture, this fourth-generation Creole accordionist and member of one of Zydeco's first famalies—affectionately known as the “Accordion Man”—has spent nearly forty years promoting and safeguarding Louisiana Creole traditions, Zydeco, and Southern Soul music. A chart-topping Zydeco Roots and Blues artist, his influence extends worldwide through his award-winning five-hour radio show, “Hot Sauce Saturday,” broadcast on Louisiana’s KFXZ Z105.9 FM and KSLO 105.3 FM, and streamed online to showcase independent roots artists to global audiences. With a ninety-year family legacy tied to Zydeco pioneers such as his great-grandfather Ferdinand and legendary great-uncle Fernest Arceneaux, Corey embodies this rich heritage. His 2026 album, *Accordion Man*, introduces Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Fusion Band, featuring all three of his sons, continuing the family’s musical tradition into its fifth generation. As a Recording Academy member, he advocates for creators nationwide and supports local cultural tourism, viewing these efforts as volunteer work, with his greatest reward being the preservation and growth of the culture. Educational Performance: Whether performing locally or touring the Northeast with Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers, he takes time on stage to educate audiences about Louisiana's history and roots of the music.

"Wherever I perform, I like talking about the culture and what I love about Louisiana. The ultimate goal is to bring Zydeco where it’s never been before and make new fans around the world!" — Corey Arceneaux