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C. J. Chenier

American musician · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1957 · age 69

C. J. Chenier is an American zydeco musician. He is the son of zydeco musician Clifton Chenier. In 1987, Chenier followed in his father's footsteps and led his father's band as an accordion performer and singer of zydeco, a blend of cajun and creole music.

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With five previous albums to his credit, by 1994, Chenier began to record for Chicago-based Alligator Records.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 69

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