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The Rolling Stones recorded “Zydeco Sont Pas Salés” for “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco,” which commemorates the 100th ...
The Rolling Stones are once again waving the flag of their musical forebears with a cover of Clifton Chenier's zydeco tune ...
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." ...
Zydeco legend Clifton Chenier would have turned 100 in 2025. This year he's the subject of a book, a box set and a tribute ...
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The late Clifton Chenier, Zydeco pioneer known for his Creole-inspired sound rooted in blues, Cajun and R&B, is being ...
Joel Savoy, the Eunice-based Cajun fiddler and Valcour Records founder, co-produced most of A Tribute to the King of Zydeco ...
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205 Zydeco (Zolo Go) / Lightnin' Hopkins. Organ (Musical instrument). English language 206 Clifton's Blues / Clifton Chenier. Accordion,Washboard band music. French language 207 Louisiana Stomp / ...
The “King of Zydeco” may be gone, but C.J. is going to continue to honor his legacy: “I’m the last Chenier out here, so I do my best to make sure people remember.” You Might Also Like ...
Because when he was playing zydeco, there was nobody that he thought could do it better than him. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "I'M THE ZYDECO MAN") CLIFTON CHENIER: (Singing) Let's do the zydeco.