About
Zachary Richard is an American singer-songwriter and poet born on September 8, 1950, in Scott, Louisiana. He is renowned for blending Cajun and Zydeco musical styles, having released over 20 albums, several of which have achieved gold and platinum status in Canada. In addition to his musical career, Richard is a cultural activist and environmentalist, founding organizations like Action Cadienne to promote Acadian culture and the French language in Louisiana.
