A new season of live entertainment is on the way as the McAninch Arts Center prepares to host its lineup of summer shows on the College of DuPage campus in Glen Ellyn. Known for bringing a mix of ...

New Orleans has inspired countless stories, but few have tried to bottle the city itself — the spicy air, the flicker of votive candles, the way a zydeco riff can turn strangers into family. That's ...

The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist returned to the trumpet, for a new record featuring Nick Cave, Thom Yorke and a core cast of contemporary jazz luminaries. The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist returned ...

In one Far Side cartoon by Gary Larson, angels greet newcomers with, “Welcome to heaven — here’s your harp.” Down below, the devil says, “Welcome to hell — here’s your accordion.” C.J. Chenier, who ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — Zydeco music, born from Black and Creole communities along the Texas-Louisiana border, is finding new life through local artists who are carrying the genre's century-old traditions ...

KBMT-TV Beaumont-Port Arthur, Posted: February 19, 2026 | Last updated: February 19, 2026 CJ Chenier, son of Zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier, known as the "King of Zydeco", is among those keeping the ...

Zydeco, a music genre created by the Black Creole community, has flourished in Southwest Louisiana and beyond, inspiring musicans and bands such as Dwayne Dopsie (on the right) and the Zydeco ...

Johnny Nicholas and Jimmie Vaughan are celebrating a significant career milestone following the Grammy Award win for A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco, which received the award for Best Regional Roots ...

LOS ANGELES (KLFY) — An album recorded to honor zydeco legend Clifton Chenier has won the highest award in recorded music. “A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco” was awarded as the Best Regional Roots ...

Louisiana musicians brought home multiple trophies from the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday night, highlighting the state’s influence across jazz, blues, gospel, Americana and roots music. A ...