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Clifton Chenier

Clifton Chenier

Accordion player and zydeco musician from the united states

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Birthdate
June 25, 1925
Birthplace
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Date of Death
December 12, 1987
Place of Death
Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana
Educated at
Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University
Occupation
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Songwriter
Songwriter
Musician
Musician
Singer
Singer

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Citizenship
United States
United States
Genre
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Creole music
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Cajun music
Jazz
Jazz
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues
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World music
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Swamp blues
Blues
Blues
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Zydeco
Industry
Music
Music
Wikidata ID
Q1101377
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Clifton Chenier (born June 25, 1925, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter known for his work in the genres of zydeco, jazz, rhythm and blues, world music, swamp blues, cajun music, creole music, and blues(81619785-81619790). He held citizenship of the United States.

Chenier was educated at Texas Southern University and was professionally engaged in the music and music industry. As a singer, musician, and songwriter, his work spanned multiple genres and styles.

Clifton Chenier who contributed immensely to the music industry passed away on December 12, 1987, in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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