Queen Ida
Ida Lewis "Queen Ida" Guillory (born January 15, 1929 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is an Louisiana Creole accordionist. She was the first female accordion player to lead a zydeco band. Queen Ida's music is an eclectic mix of R&B, Caribbean, and Cajun, though the presence of her accordion always keeps it traditional.
Read more about Queen Ida: Biography, Selected Discography
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