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Clifton Chenier fue un acordeonista, cantante y armonicista estadounidense de zydeco, nacido en Opelousas, Luisiana, el 25 de junio de 1925, y fallecido en Lafayette, el 12 de diciembre de 2011.
Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 – December 12, 1987), 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.
16 de jun. de 2018 · The 'ZYDECO' had his 'King' in the person of Clifton Chenier, an Accordionist who will reach international fame. Clifton Chenier B. June 25, 1925 (Opelousas, Louisiana) D. December 12,...
Clifton Chenier. More images. Profile: American/Creole zydeco accordionist, singer, and songwriter. He won a Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording in 1983 for "I'm Here" and "Bogalusa Boogie" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011.
22 de jun. de 2024 · Clifton Chenier (born June 25, 1925, Opelousas, La., U.S.—died Dec. 12, 1987, Lafayette, La.) was an American popular musician and pioneer in the development of zydeco music—a bluesy, southern Louisiana blend of French, African American, Native American, and Afro-Caribbean traditions.
Clifton Chenier. Singer, guitarist, and harmonica and accordion player and the ‘king of zydeco music’. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1980s. Born. June 25, 1925 in Opelousas, LA. Died.
Learn about the life and legacy of Clifton Chenier, a Creole accordionist who created zydeco music by blending French Creole and rhythm and blues. He was a Grammy winner, a National Heritage Fellow, and a touring artist who influenced many musicians.
