Carly Simon, who caused a stir with her album cover 'Playing Possum' in 1975, sees similarities with Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man ...

Once seen as a regional dance-music curiosity, zydeco has turned into an international art form. For proof, look no further ...

When Houston Had the Blues' is a deeply fascinating documentary that explores the rise and fall of the genre in the city’s ...

Zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier would have turned 100 this year; a new album featuring the Rolling Stones and Lucinda Williams ...

Clifton Chenier, the “King of Zydeco,” is being honored with a celebration in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, including a tribute concert and fundraising efforts for a commemorative ...

The New Orleans Jazz Museum will celebrate the 100th birthday of Clifton Chenier with tickets benefitting a scholarship fund.

Each day of the Rochester International Jazz Festival provides a bounty of choices for music lovers. Here are some options.

The Louisiana Folklife Center hosted a celebration of Louisiana folk fiddling, featuring several musicians and a discussion ...

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 ...

To mark the 100th anniversary of zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier, Smithsonian Folkways will release a box set on Arhoolie ...

This vibrant Lafayette artist will appear on a record bringing together two greats: the Rolling Stones, and King of Zydeco Clifton Chenier.