Amédé Ardoin (March 11, 1898 – November 3, 1942) was an American Louisiana Creole musician, known for his high singing voice and virtuosity on the Cajun accordion. He is credited by Louisiana music scholars with laying the groundwork for Creole music in the early 20th century, and wrote several songs now regarded as zydeco standards.
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11 March 1898 near Basile, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
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3 November 1942 (aged 44) Pineville, Louisiana, U.S.
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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