Celebrating Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 – December 12, 1987), a Louisiana French-speaking native of Leonville, Louisiana, was an eminent performer and recording artist of zydeco, which arose from Cajun and Creole music, with R&B, jazz, and blues influences. He played the accordion and won a Grammy Award in 1983. Chenier is credited with redesigning the wood and crimped tin washboard into the vest frottoir, an instrument that would easily hang from the shoulders. Cleveland Chenier, Clifton's o
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CJ Chenier, son of legendary Grammy Award-winning musician Clifton Chenier, reflects on his father’s contributions to zydeco music 🪗 Watch the full interview on our YouTube page and pre-order A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco, An All-Star Salute To Clifton Chenier: In Celebration Of His 100th Birthday, a tribute album to Chenier. | Lafayette, Louisiana
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La Louisiane Magazine's latest cover story celebrates the legacy of Clifton Chenier, the founding father of zydeco. His 100th birthday inspired a tribute album – featuring an opening track by The Rolling Stones – that benefits a new music scholarship in the University’s traditional music program. This week, a sold-out concert at the Acadiana Center for the Arts will pay homage to “100 Years of Clifton Chenier.” We’ve partnered with Lafayette Travel to celebrate his lasting impact on our culture.
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