Rolling Stones Celebrate Zydeco Legend Clifton Chenier with Tribute Album
TL;DR
The Rolling Stones have recorded a zydeco version of Clifton Chenier's song 'Zydeco Sont Pas Salés' for a tribute album honoring the zydeco legend, blending their blues and country influences with Louisiana's folk-dance music, and showcasing their appreciation for diverse American genres.
- Hear the Rolling Stones Go Zydeco in New Tribute to Clifton Chenier Rolling Stone
- How the Charismatic King of Zydeco Introduced the Music of the Bayou to the Nation Smithsonian Magazine
- Clifton Chenier gets a tribute album, biography, box set 100 years after he was born NOLA.com
- The Rolling Stones Cover The King Of Zydeco For His 100th Birthday Stereogum
- This new album featuring The Rolling Stones is a historic blend of music and cultures The Advocate
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