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16. Juni 2018 · The 'ZYDECO' had his 'King' in the person of Clifton Chenier, an Accordionist who will reach international fame. Clifton Chenier B. June 25, 1925 (Opelousas, Louisiana) D. December 12,...
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Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 – December 12, 1987), was an American musician known as a pioneer of zydeco, a style of music which arose from Creole music, with R&B, blues, and Cajun influences. He sang and played the accordion and won a Grammy Award in 1983.
1. Mai 2024 · Clifton Chenier (born June 25, 1925, Opelousas, La., U.S.—died Dec. 12, 1987, Lafayette, La.) was an American popular musician and pioneer in the development of zydeco music—a bluesy, southern Louisiana blend of French, African American, Native American, and Afro-Caribbean traditions.
Der Gitarrist und Songwriter Rory Gallagher schrieb einen Tribute-Song für Clifton Chenier mit dem Namen „The King Of Zydeco“. Außerdem wird sein Name im Titel That was your Mother auf dem Album Graceland des US-amerikanischen Sängers und Songwriters Paul Simon aus dem Jahr 1986 erwähnt.
Chifton Chenier (1925–1987) is universally recognized as the creator of zydeco music, a blend of French and Cajun two-steps and waltzes with New Orleans R&B, Texas blues, and big-band jazz.
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60 Minutes with the King Of Zydeco. Chris Strachwitz, founder of Arhoolie Records, described Clifton Chenier this way: “We're not jiving when we call Clifton Chenier the greatest accordion player ever to come out of the zydeco tradition—but even that grandiose statement misses the point.
