Ledet at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2004
Background information
Birth name
Mary Roszela Bellard[1]
Also known as
The Zydeco Sweetheart
Born
(1971-10-25) October 25, 1971 (age 52) Church Point, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Zydeco
Occupation(s)
Musician, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals, accordion
Years active
1994–present
Labels
Maison de Soul, JSP
Musical artist
Rosie Ledet (born Mary Roszela Bellard; October 25, 1971) is an American Creole Zydeco accordion player and singer.[2][3][4][5] Since circa 2020, she also performs under the name Rosie Bellard.[6]
Her songs are known for their sultry and suggestive lyrics. She tours and records with her band, the Zydeco Playboys.[1]
^ abVan Vleck, Philip (July 28, 2006). "More than a pretty face: Ledet plays, sings, writes". The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. p. D4.
^Ochs, Meredith. "Album Review: 'Raw,' By Rosie Ledet". NPR.org.
^Kirgan, Harlan (October 8, 2015). "Film on zydeco's Rosie Ledet to premiere at Experience Louisiana Festival". The Eunice News. Eunice, Louisiana. Archived from the original on October 9, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
^Fuselier, Herman (October 20, 2015). "Zydeco Crossroads ends with celebration in Philly". The Advertiser. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
^Scott, Mike (October 23, 2015). "Music doc 'Zydeco Crossroads: A Tale of Two Cities' to premiere for free in New Orleans". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
^"Rosie & The Zydeco Gs". YouTube. June 16, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
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