San Diego’s four-day Gator by the Bay festival will celebrate its 21st anniversary next Thursday through May 12 with more than 100 performances celebrating an array of homegrown American roots-music ...

Zydeco-music pioneer and Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award-winner Clifton Chenier’s centennial was celebrated a year early Friday night at San DIego’s 21st annual Gator by the Bay, but who’s counting?

Happy early Clifton Chenier Day! The 100th anniversary of the Grammy Hall of Famer’s birth near Opelousas isn’t official until June 25. However, a slew of music releases, tribute shows and memorabilia ...

NEW YORK – The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger sings in swaggering French. Louisiana native Lucinda Williams delivers a slow, slinky, swamp pop sound. Steve Earle, Taj Mahal, Jimmie Vaughan, Charley ...

“The King at 100: Clifton Chenier” debuts Friday, April 25, in the Grandstand at the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The exhibition presents the visual and musical story of Chenier’s life.

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 on his 100th birthday. To mark the occasion and ...

On the cover, a young Chenier holds a 25-pound accordion the length of his torso, a big, mischievous smile on his face. Bon Ton Roulet! is a classic zydeco album showcasing the Creole dance music of ...