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Clifton Chenier Memorial Scholarship
fundraising challenge to support UL’s Traditional Music Program and legacy of “King of Zydeco” Clifton Chenier
We are participating in raising funds for the Clifton Chenier Memorial Scholarship, created to honor the 100th birthday of one of Louisiana’s most celebrated musical artists.
This initiative pays tribute to Chenier’s influence on Zydeco music and helps ensure its future by supporting young musicians in South Louisiana.
With the support of the Clifton Chenier estate, Valcour Records established the Clifton Chenier Memorial Scholarship at the University of Louisiana to celebrate Clifton’s legacy by supporting future generations of Zydeco musicians in Acadiana.
Thanks to generous support from AcA’s Louisiana Music Museum and the Gia Maione Prima Foundation, every donation, large or small, will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000.
Donate before September 18th!
The total amount raised, including matching funds, will be presented live on stage to C.J. Chenier, Clifton’s son, during the Louisiana Crossroads tribute performance at Acadiana Center for the Arts on September 18, 2025.
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