Clifton Chenier
(1925-1987)
American zydeco accordionist and musician
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Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 – December 12, 1987), a Louisiana French-speaking native of Leonville, Louisiana, near Opelousas, was an eminent performer and recording artist of zydeco, which arose from Cajun and Creole music, with R&B, jazz, and blues influences. He played the accordion and won a Grammy Award in 1983.
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25 June 1925 Opelousas, Louisiana, United States
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12 December 1987 (aged 62) Lafayette, Louisiana
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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