Amédé Ardoin
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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 for both Creole and Cajun music in the early 20th century,[4] and wrote several songs now regarded as Cajun and zydeco standards. His music and playing greatly inspired post-war Cajun accordion builders like Marc Savoy.[5]
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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 |
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