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Amédé Ardoin

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Also known as Amede Ardoin

American Louisiana Creole musician (1898–1942)

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Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Louisiana
Active from
1898-03-11
Active to
1942-11-03
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Amédé Ardoin (March 11, 1898 – November 3, 1942) was an American Louisiana Creole musician, known for his high singing voice and virtuosity on the Cajun accordion. He is credited by Louisiana music scholars with laying the groundwork for Creole music in the early 20th century, and wrote several songs now regarded as zydeco standards. Ardoin was born near Basile in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana a descendant of both free and captive people. Amadee spoke only French and did not speak English, as di

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date of birth
1898-03-11
date of death
1941-11-04
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