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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." ...
Clifton Chenier, the father of Zydeco music, was born 100 years ago and went on to become a Grammy-winning musician, with his legacy continuing to live on through artists like Chubby Carrier and hi… ...
Hear the Rolling Stones' zydeco song, 'Zydeco Sont Pas Salés,' a tribute to Clifton Chenier.
The Rolling Stones' cover of Clifton Chenier's 'Zydeco Sont Pas Sales' was released on June 25, 2025, part of an album called 'Tribute to the King of Zydeco.' ...
Joel Savoy doesn’t remember exactly when he first heard the music of Clifton Chenier, the King of Zydeco—the electrified and electrifying mix of Louisiana Creole music and hard-hitting blues ...
Louisiana musician Clifton Chenier would have been 100 on June 25, and a new tribute album featuring The Rolling Stones celebrates the zydeco pioneer.
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The Stones, Williams, Charley Crockett, and more salute the zydeco accordionist, who would’ve turned 100 this year, on a new tribute album ...
Zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier would have turned 100 this year; a new album featuring the Rolling Stones and Lucinda Williams pays tribute.
Chenier, the accordionist in the velvet crown, then introduced zydeco to the world, influencing artists across genres.