Yazoo

Yazoo is a name used for several places, people, and products, most prominently in Mississippi and in popular culture. In geography, Yazoo City is the county seat of Yazoo County, Mississippi, and the Yazoo River is a major waterway in the state that ultimately feeds into the Mississippi River. The name Yazoo itself traces back to the Yazoo Native American people who once inhabited the region, and many local places carry the designation to reflect that heritage.

In music, Yazoo refers to a British synth-pop duo formed in 1981 by Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet. The group achieved international success with hits such as “Only You” and “Don’t Go,” and released two studio albums, Upstairs at Eric’s (1982) and You and Me Both (1983). In the United States, the act was marketed under the name Yaz, to avoid trademark conflicts with other uses of the name.

In consumer products, Yazoo is a brand of chocolate-flavored milk drinks sold in the United Kingdom and in some other markets. The beverage line is known for its cocoa flavor and convenient packaging, and it has been a fixture in British dairy product brands for several decades.

Overall, Yazoo is a multi-use term tied to geography in Mississippi, a notable musical act, and a line of dairy beverages, with the common thread being its roots in historical and cultural naming rather than a single, dominant entity.