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Hear the Rolling Stones Go Zydeco in New Tribute to Clifton Chenier
And the proof of that fascination lies in the first studio recording the band has released since 2023’s Hackneyed Diamond s: their rendition of the late zydeco master Clifton Chenier ‘s “Zydeco Sont ...
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Celebrating Black Music Month: Enjoy the Diaspora Download Playlist
Black Music Month is a celebration of incredible Black music and its rich cultural heritage! That’s why Okayplayer, OkayAfrica, and Global Grind came together to create an eclectic playlist that ...
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How the Charismatic King of Zydeco Introduced the Music of the Bayou to the Nation
On a bright and humid afternoon in early May, Louisiana musicians gathered on the barn-like Fais Do-Do stage at the New ...