This is an updated version of a story first published on May 18, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. The idea that this country has become one big, bland, conformist culture, the United ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — A day filled with rhythm, dance, and deep cultural roots took over the Blackham Coliseum for the 38th Annual Zydeco Extravaganza—a staple event celebrating the rich Creole heritage ...

Music is a huge draw in St. Landry Parish, and nobody knows that better than Herman Fuselier. You may know him from the "Zydeco Stomp", his long running Zydeco Radio show on KRVS. Herman ...

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 have new music out, their first since 2023's Hackney Diamonds. It's a cover of "Zydeco Sont Pas Sales," recorded originally by the zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier, fittingly released ...

Herman Fuselier, host of the KRVS radio show Zydeco Stomp and considered by many to be one of the world's foremost authorities on the musical genre, says he was surprised by the name of Baton Rouge's ...

Besides winning two Grammys, Terrance Simien has also played zydeco music in 45 countries, performed at President Bill Clinton’s inaugural ball and shared the stage and studio with Paul Simon, Robert ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Organizers of the 34th annual Zydeco Extravaganza announced that the event set for May 24 has been called off due to the COVID-19 crisis. “After exploring all viable options we ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to C.J. Chenier and Joel Savoy about the new album celebrating Clifton Chenier, "A Tribute to the King of Zydeco." When you're known as the King of Zydeco music, like the ...