1930 - 2001
Boozoo Chavis American Musician
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First Name |
Boozoo
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Last Name |
Chavis
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Alternative Name |
Boozoo Chavis
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Birthday |
23rd October, 1930
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Birthplace |
Louisiana
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Died |
5th May, 2001
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Place of Death |
Austin, Texas, U.S.
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Buried |
Highland Memory Gardens, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Musician, accordionist, singer
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Occupation |
Musician
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Music Genre (Text) |
Zydeco
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Music Genre |
International
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Origin |
Louisiana
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Year(s) Active |
1954–2001
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Music Style |
Zydeco, North American Traditions, Cajun
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Music Mood |
Summery, Cheerful, Fun, Energetic, Spicy, Party/Celebratory, Carefree, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Rowdy, Joyous, Rollicking, Playful, Boisterous, Bravado, Greasy, Lively
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Instrument |
Accordion, Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Cajun accordion
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Record Label |
Maison de Soul, Rounder Records, Sonet Records
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Wilson Anthony "Boozoo" Chavis (pronounced CHAY-viss) (October 23, 1930 – May 5, 2001) was an American accordion player, singer, songwriter and bandleader.
He was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the fusion of Cajun and blues music developed in southwest Louisiana.