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… ...

The Rolling Stones have released a cover of Clifton Chenier's 'Zydeco Sont Pas Salés' to mark his cenetary.

The Rolling Stones put their own spin on zydeco in a new song for a Clifton Chenier tribute album. - Credit: Gary Miller/Getty Images ...

In 1965, Mick Jagger first saw zydeco legend Clifton Chenier perform, which left a lasting impression on the then 22-year-old singer. Zydeco was different from the Chicago and Delta Blues that the ...

Clifton Chenier Centennial. In this centennial year of the birth of Clifton Chenier, many events and projects are celebrating the zydeco music pioneer and his international impact. Wednesday, June 25, ...

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.' ...

The lively songs and performances of Clifton Chenier, who would have turned 100 today, brought fans—including the Rolling Stones—to their feet ...

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 ...