Clifton Chenier
American zydeco accordion player and singer (1925-1987) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 62
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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2014Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardAward2013Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardAward2010Grammy Hall of FameAward1987Died12 December 19871983Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk RecordingAward1925Born25 June 1925
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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1987 · aged 62
