Creole Culture

01/04/2026

“We are heartbroken by the passing of Stephanie Smallwood.

Stephanie was a powerful presence — steady, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in Louisiana’s culture. For more than 30 years, she used her voice to uplift, protect, and honor the stories of this place and its people. Through her work at Z‑105.9, she was a constant, trusted voice for the culture and music of Louisiana.

She served as Master of Ceremonies for Creole Tapestry and Luminary Voices: A Cultural Mosaic, but more importantly to me, Stephanie was a true friend. She believed in the work, she believed in the people behind it, and she showed that support with sincerity and care. I will always be grateful for her encouragement, her honesty, and her presence in my life.

I spoke with her just two weeks ago. She was in good spirits, warm, and fully herself.

Stephanie was one of the most powerful people you could meet — not because she demanded attention, but because her presence carried weight.

She will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with her family and all those whose lives she touched.” ~ Milton Arceneaux

01/02/2026

Sitting down with members of the Frank family and Ardoin family was never about access — it was about trust. Not something we take for granted. Because access is rarely granted.

These families carry generations of Zydeco history, and they trusted us to tell that story with care, accuracy, and respect. That trust doesn’t come from cameras or credentials. It comes from integrity, consistency, and being accountable to the culture long before a film exists.

Interview conducted by Dustin Cravins as part of Built on Zydeco, a Louisiana Music Documentary film by Vues de Culture and La Louisianne, presented by in association with TV5 USA Inc., Deep South Studios, and Louisiana Entertainment. Special thanks to Travel Lafayette.

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📸: Milton Arceneaux

01/01/2026

Official trailer for Built On Zydeco: A Louisiana Music Documentary.

As the new year begins, we’re sharing a first look at a film documenting the artists, language, and communities behind one of Louisiana’s most influential cultural exports. From local dance floors to national and international stages, Built on Zydeco traces how Zydeco shapes place, drives tourism, and extends its impact across generations and across parish lines.

A Vues de Culture and La Louisianne film.
Presented by
Directed by Dustin Cravins and Milton Arceneaux
Produced by Robert Chevalier.

Coming Soon...

12/31/2025

Everyone, please be safe tonight while bringing in the New Year!

Milton

12/28/2025

Black and white zydeco photos from over the years. Just light and shadow, 1/125 of a second of something that actually happened and won’t happen again. Real moments as they existed.

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📸: Milton Arceneaux

12/28/2025

Keith Frank

12/27/2025

The flyer says it all!

12/27/2025

It was good to sit with Ben Berthelot, President and CEO of Lafayette Travel, and talk beyond the music — about the role Zydeco plays in shaping Lafayette and its tourism economy.

Culture isn’t just something we celebrate — it helps build the economy and define the place people come to experience.

Built on Zydeco is a Louisiana music documentary film by Vues de Culture and La Louisianne. Presented by Create Louisiana in association with TV5 Monde, Deep South Studios, and CODOFIL.

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📸: Milton Arceneaux

12/26/2025

Keith Frank and The Soileau Zydeco Band back at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino for the Black Hat Edition on Christmas Day 2025. One of those nights people plan their holidays around.

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12/26/2025

12/26/2025

Keith Frank Black Hat Old School Night Merry Christmas

12/26/2025

Keith Frank Black Hat Old School