When you're known as the King of Zydeco music, like the late Clifton Chenier was, it only makes sense that other recording legends would want to honor you. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "ZYDECO SONT PAS SALES") ...
The Rolling Stones don’t contribute to tribute albums. They don’t release recordings billed as “The Rolling Stones featuring….” some other artist. And Mick Jagger doesn’t sing in Creole French. But ...
Detroit City Football Club employee Jarrett M. Maki, 25, has been terminated following his arrest and charges related to making terrorist threats. Chenier, who died in 1987 due to diabetes-related ...
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 (AP) — 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 ...