1925 - 1987
Clifton Chenier American Singer
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Details
| First Name |
Clifton
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| Last Name |
Chenier
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| Birthday |
25th June, 1925
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| Birthplace |
Opelousas, Louisiana, United States
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| Died |
12th December, 1987
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| Place of Death |
Lafayette, Louisiana
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, songwriter
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Zydeco, Cajun, Creole music, R&B, swamp blues
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| Music Genre |
International
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| Year(s) Active |
1954–1987
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| Music Style |
Creole, Zydeco, North American Traditions, Cajun, Early R&B, R&B
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| Music Mood |
Fun, Spicy, Lively, Exuberant, Rollicking, Energetic, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Greasy, Party/Celebratory, Earthy, Joyous
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| Instrument |
Accordion, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, accordion, frottoir
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| Record Label |
Chess, Alligator, Arhoolie, Elko Records, Elko
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| Associated Acts |
Zydeco Ramblers, Rod Bernard, C.J. Chenier
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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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