CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band

CJ Chenier, the “Crown Prince of Zydeco,” is one of the most renowned contemporary performers of this high-energy Louisiana Creole music, blending traditional zydeco with elements of funk, blues, and R&B. As the son of the legendary Clifton Chenier—widely credited as the “King of Zydeco” and a Grammy Award-winning pioneer who brought the genre into the national spotlight—CJ inherited not only a name but also a powerful musical legacy. Leading the Red Hot Louisiana Band, CJ has electrified audiences around the world with his soulful accordion playing, gritty vocals, and infectious rhythms. Since taking over his father’s band in the late 1980s, CJ has carried zydeco into the 21st century, staying true to its roots while injecting it with a contemporary flair that keeps dance floors packed and festival crowds energized.