Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chenier in 1984. The zydeco pioneer would have turned 100 this year. - Credit: Paul Natkin/Getty Images A few months ago, Joel ...

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Celebrating Clifton Chenier, the ‘King of Zydeco’, on his 100th birthday. Known for his unique style and global influence, Chenier’s legacy continues through artists ...

The Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal and Steve Earle are among the guest musicians who recorded songs for a new tribute album to zydeco legend Clifton Chenier. “A Tribute to the King of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LOS ANGELES (KLFY) — An album recorded to honor zydeco legend Clifton Chenier has won the highest award in recorded music. “A ...

When you're known as the King of Zydeco music, like the late Clifton Chenier was, it only makes sense that other recording legends would want to honor you. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "ZYDECO SONT PAS SALES") ...

It didn’t take a lot to get the crowd at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's Fais Do-Do Stage to start moving. Almost from the first notes, people were bouncing, and a few couples began dancing ...

Last year saw many events marking the 100th anniversary of zydeco star Clifton Chenier’s birth. Chenier earned his king of zydeco crown by fusing blues, rhythm-and-blues, rock ’n’ roll and soul with ...

A few months ago, Joel Savoy, the Louisiana Cajun musician and label owner, was at a local pressing plant looking over the cover art for a just-finished tribute album to zydeco legend Clifton Chenier.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to C.J. Chenier and Joel Savoy about the new album celebrating Clifton Chenier, "A Tribute to the King of Zydeco." When you're known as the King of Zydeco music, like the ...

LOS ANGELES (KLFY) — An album recorded to honor zydeco legend Clifton Chenier has won the highest award in recorded music. “A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco” was awarded as the Best Regional Roots ...