Belton Richard

Belton Richard was a renowned American zydeco musician and bandleader, known for his lively accordion playing and contributions to Louisiana's zydeco genre. Zydeco is a lively, rhythmic style blending Creole, Cajun, blues, and R&B music, often performed at festivals and social events. Richard led influential bands such as the Earls of Zydeco and helped popularize zydeco across the United States. His energetic performances and skillful instrumentation made him a key figure in preserving and advancing this vibrant musical tradition.