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CJ Chenier, son of Zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier, known as the "King of Zydeco", is among those keeping the genre alive and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco” was awarded as the Best Regional Roots Music Album at the 68th annual Grammy Awards Sunday night ...

I thought about Burke’s words after hearing fateful news of Lee Allen Zeno of Lafayette. Zeno is a sideman, a musician who makes the stars sound great but rarely gets the spotlight. Zeno and his ...

Despite influences that stretch far beyond Texas, The Point. feel inseparable from Austin. The trio filters psychedelia, Saharan guitar music, and cumbia ...

St. Landry Parish will host the annual Zyde Gras on the square Feb. 17, with local officials implementing enhanced security measures to accommodate an expected record-high attendance. A donkey found ...

Harmonious country and folk tunes have been a part of this Twin Cities trio’s DNA since Honeydogs frontman Adam Levy first met up with fellow singer/songwriters Savannah Smith and Barb Brynstad as a ...

Zydeco music, deeply rooted in Black and Creole culture, thrives today through artists like CJ Chenier, who honor its rich heritage and inspire new generations.

Two hours west of New Orleans, the town of Opelousas is one of the best places to experience this irresistibly toe-tapping music genre created by Louisiana’s Black Creole community.

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 ...

New Orleans singer-songwriter Robin Barnes is currently putting the last touches to her first solo full-length album, ...