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Clifton Chenier

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American zydeco accordion player and singer (1925-1987)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1925 to 1987 · aged 62
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Clifton Chenier was an American musician known as a pioneer of zydeco, a style of music that arose from Creole music, with R&B, blues, and Cajun influences. He sang and played the accordion. Chenier won a Grammy Award in 1983.

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Awards 4

2014Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2013Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2010Grammy Hall of Fame
1983Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1987 · aged 62
Written about in
15 languages

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