Chenier came to be known as the King of Zydeco. He toured Europe; won a Grammy for his 1982 album, I’m Here! ; performed at ...

The late Clifton Chenier, Zydeco pioneer known for his Creole-inspired sound rooted in blues, Cajun and R&B, is being bolstered by the music community ...

Louisiana musician Clifton Chenier would have been 100 on June 25, and a new tribute album featuring The Rolling Stones ...

Danny Heitman, wearing green, dances with his wife, Catherine, at Buck & Johnny's, a Breaux Bridge venue that offers ...

The Rolling Stones' reverence for blues and country is as well-established as Keith Richards' penchant for scarves. But you ...

Dat Zydeco Fest is more than a concert, it’s a cultural statement, uniting two powerhouse regions of Louisiana in a ...

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

When Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble came to Carson City in 2023, it was the last stop of their tour. For this tour, he booked ...

The Zydeco Festival, an event deeply rooted in the heritage of Opelousas, has become synonymous with the vibrant sounds of Zydeco music and the spirited dance that accompanies it.

The oldest zydeco clubs are not in New Orleans, Houston, Boston, New York City or Los Angeles—all places where you can find zydeco clubs today. The original zydeco dance halls are Slim’s Y-Ki-Ki and ...

Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas earned a Grammy nomination in 2023 for Best Regional Roots Music Album with their release “Lucky Man.” Nathan Williams’ musical style combines elements of ...

Zydeco makes four meads, and each one tells a story. Yankee Heritage Cyser is inspired by New England colonial times and made with fermented bittersweet apples and raisins.