NATHAN & THE ZYDECO CHA CHAS 2014 'LIVE'

Growing up in a Creole-speaking home in St. Martinville, Nathan WIlliams was impacted by the music of Zydeco originators such as Clifton Chenier and Buckwheat Zydeco. After dedicating himself to learning the accordion for several years Nathan formed "The Zydeco Cha Chas" in 1985, it was that decision that blossomed into an illustrious career, which now spans three decades and has brought his take on the unique regional South Louisiana music to all corners of the globe. From Lincoln Center in New York to The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Nathan's music has crossed all barriers to speak to the very heart of his audience.
The Cha-Chas have won many awards over the years including the coveted Big Easy award for Best Zydeco Band for several years running, Also recipients of the 2012 Zydeco Music Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, they've been featured in the New York Times, Essence, People magazines and on the cover of USA Today.

PRAISE FOR THE NEW CD "A NEW ROAD"

"A New Road is one of the best traditional Zydeco albums I've heard since the days of Clifton Chenier!" ~ John Broven, author of South to Louisiana ~ The Music of the Cajun Bayous

"Nathan Williams never disappoints. On record and in person, you can always depend on Williams' rockin' Zydeco to lift your spirits and move your feet. For this outing on his own Cha Cha label, it's a Williams convention, a multi-generational family affair from top to bottom... the best Zydeco in the business."
~ Grant Britt, No Depression Americana and Roots Music

"Williams has lots of variety in his first CD in almost six years... a professional musician since 1985, Williams shows his skills are as sharp as ever with eight original songs about good times, heartaches, faithful friends and even a rare Zydeco Christmas song."
~ Herman Fuselier, The Times of Acadiana