Clifton Chenier

Clifton Chenier (1925–1987) was an American accordionist, musician and songwriter.

Also recorded as King of Zydeco; King of the South; Cliston Chanier.

Overview

Born at St. Landry Parish in 1925, died at Lafayette in 1987.

In detail

Clifton Chenier studied at Texas Southern University. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Cajun music, zydeco, swamp blues and Creole music.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording and Grammy Hall of Fame.

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“Clifton Chenier”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1101377: Clifton Chenier
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