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

The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, one year after Granger’s order. Some referenced the holiday as “Jubilee Day” or “Freedom Day” and gathered in homes, parks and communities to ...

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 ...