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Émile Vacher

Illustration — Commemorative plaque at 22, boulevard Saint-Denis, 10e arrondissement Paris Émile Vacher (May 7, 1883 - April 8, 1969) was a French accordionist associated with, and often deemed the creator of, the bal-musette genre.

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Émile Vacher

Plaque commémorative, 22 boulevard Saint-Denis, Paris 10 e. « Ici vécut Émile Vacher, 1883-1969, accordéoniste créateur du genre musette. »

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Born
1883 · Tours.
Died
1969 · Paris.
Nationality
France
Occupation
musician
Languages
French

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Recordings and discography
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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