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Amédé Ardoin
Cajun musician
Amédé Ardoin | |
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Amédé Ardoin around 1912, on the occasion of his Confirmation in the Catholic Church. | |
| Born | (1898-03-11)March 11, 1898 near Basile, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 1942(1942-11-03) (aged 44) Pineville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Creole, zydeco |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, accordionist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Cajun accordion |
| Labels | Columbia Records,[1]Brunswick, Vocalion, Decca, Melotone, Bluebird, Arhoolie, Tompkins Square |
Musical artist
Amédé Ardoin (March 11, 1898 – November 3, 1942)[2] was an American musician, known for his high singing voice and virtuosity on German-made one-row diatonic button accordions.[3]
He is credited by Louisiana music scholars with laying the groundwork in the early 20th century for both Creole and Cajun music.[4] He wrote several songs now regarded as Cajun and zydeco standards.
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