Album cover A Tribute to the King of Zydeco with Clifton and Cleveland Chenier

Now Available! Tribute to Clifton Chenier, King of Zydeco

 

Last year the Rex Foundation presented the Ralph J. Gleason Award to Louisiana-based Valcour Records in support of its tribute to the late King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier. And now, after much work and collaboration by many, the album is out, featuring covers of Clifton tunes by the Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Taj Mahal, and more. Read all about it!

We’re so proud to be part of this project and its celebration of a legendary musical artist!

 

 

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