How a family legacy sparked a tribute to the King of Zydeco Following a show in California, someone approached Cajun musician Joel Savoy with an unexpected proposition. The roots behind the request stretch back decades.

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How the Charismatic King of Zydeco Introduced the Music of the Bayou to the Nation The lively songs and performances of Clifton Chenier, who would have turned 100 today, brought fans—including the Rolling Stones—to their feet

Listen to some #zydeco today! It might lift your spirits. My story for @smithsonianmag.bsky.social, posted on the centennial of Clifton Chenier's birth. Box set coming from Smithsonian Folkways; #RollingStones single covering Clifton out now!

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The Rolling Stones are featured on this tribute album for a Louisiana zydeco legend The album, released on musician Joel Savoy’s Valcour Records label based in Eunice, pairs rock, folk and blues icons with zydeco and Cajun musicians.

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The Rolling Stones are featured on this tribute album for a Louisiana zydeco legend The album, released on musician Joel Savoy’s Valcour Records label based in Eunice, pairs rock, folk and blues icons with zydeco and Cajun musicians.

The Rolling Stones featured on new Clifton Chenier tribute album ... #cliftonchenier #therollingstones #zydeco #valcourrecords