Kara Jackson Teams With Zydeco Legend Rosie Ledet in Houston
Houston’s June 14 lineup sees Kara Jackson and zydeco legend Rosie Ledet—a special evening
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A Dream Gig For Kara Jackson
Singer and poet Kara Jackson has officially added Houston to her spring calendar. In a recent Instagram post, Jackson announced she’ll appear on June 14 for “a special evening with the legendary @rosieledetzydeco,” calling the opportunity “a dreammm truly ✨.” She tagged Solange Knowles and her cultural platform @saintheron, thanking them for bringing her into this week‐long lineup of curated events.
Honoring Zydeco Icon Rosie Ledet
Rosemary “Rosie” Ledet, known across zydeco circles as the Zydeco Sweetheart, hails from Church Point, Louisiana. She burst onto the scene in 1994 with her debut album Sweet Brown Sugar on the Maison de Soul label. Over three decades later, Ledet’s accordion‐driven rhythms and soulful vocals remain a touchstone for Louisiana’s vibrant Creole music tradition. Sharing the stage with Jackson will mark one of Ledet’s few Texas appearances this summer.
Inside Saint Heron’s Curated Week
Saint Heron, the collective and event series founded by Solange Knowles in 2013, has become synonymous with boundary‐pushing showcases of Black creativity. For one week in June, the platform will host panel discussions, listening sessions and live performances across Houston venues. The June 14 evening with Jackson and Ledet serves as the musical centerpiece, but attendees can expect everything from emerging DJ sets to film screenings spotlighting queer and femme artists.
Jackson’s Musical Journey
Though she first gained acclaim as a National Youth Poet Laureate finalist in 2019, Jackson has steadily built her profile as an indie singer‐songwriter. Her debut album, Why Does The Earth Give Us People to Love?, celebrated its second anniversary this spring, prompting fans to revisit tracks like “Don’t Count Me Out.” Last month, Jackson closed out her opening slot on Allison Russell’s rainbow‐coalition tour—an Instagram highlight credited to photographer Ella Bursky—and teased new material she’s been refining on the road.
On June 17, Jackson is lined up for a slot at London’s Meltdown Festival, curated this year by rapper and producer Little Simz. But it’s her Houston date that marks a rare hometown U.S. performance ahead of fall festival season. In her caption, Jackson urged followers: “don’t miss it!! + check out the whole week of curated events too!!”
From her early days performing poetry at Chicago readings to commanding historic stages with Russell’s ensemble, Jackson has shown a knack for connecting diverse audiences. Pairing her folk‐inflected storytelling with Ledet’s high‐energy zydeco riffs promises a cross‐genre dialogue that’s built for live discovery.
Whether you come for Jackson’s verse‐driven ballads or Ledet’s dance‐floor sensibilities, the June 14 show is shaping up as one of this summer’s can’t‐miss cultural moments in Houston. With Solange’s Saint Heron stamp of approval, expect a night that blurs musical boundaries and spotlights two of today’s most exciting voices.
As summer approaches, tickets for the Houston Saint Heron events are rolling out now. Fans looking to experience the full program should check the official Saint Heron website and follow Jackson’s @karakara handle for updates. This special evening with Rosie Ledet—and the week surrounding it—could be the highlight of your June music calendar.
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