Terrance Simien and his daughter Marcella share the stage for an unforgettable night of traditions, influences, and generations. 

In Creole traditions, zydeco music is a continuation of a family bloodline of rhythm and resistance — handed down through memory and melody. It’s a heritage that lives in the hands of the accordion, the rubboard, and the voices that keep the stories alive while connecting the past with the present.

Join Marcella at English Folk Expo for her showcase at 4PM @ Hallé at St Michael's!

Join Marcella at The Boogaloo for a great night of music!

Join Marcella at The Malted Shake on March 13th for a special night!

Southern Nights is an intimate songwriter series presented by BlackAmericana Fest, celebrating women songwriters, original music, and the heroines who shaped us. Curated by Dusky Waters, each evening centers storytelling, collaboration, and the living roots of American music—grounded in the South, expansive in spirit.

Artists perform in the round, offering audiences a rare glimpse into the heart of their craft. The night culminates in a collaborative Southern Nights Superset, where all artists unite on stage to honor a shared musical heroine. On February 8, that tribute is dedicated to Aretha Franklin—the Queen of Soul, whose voice, power, and artistry transformed American music and gave generations a language for dignity, love, faith, and freedom.