Amédé Ardoin
Amédé Ardoin (March 11, 1898 – November 3, 1942) was an American musician, known for his high singing voice and virtuosity on German-made one-row diatonic button accordions. He is credited by Louisiana music scholars with laying the groundwork for both Creole and Cajun music in the early 20th century, and wrote several songs now regarded as Cajun and zydeco standards. His music and playing greatly inspired post-war Cajun accordion builders like Marc Savoy.
Amédé Ardoin | |
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Amédé Ardoin around 1912, on the occasion of his Confirmation in the Catholic Church. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | March 11, 1898 near Basile, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 1942 (aged 44) Pineville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Creole, zydeco |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, accordionist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Cajun accordion |
| Labels | Columbia Records, Brunswick, Vocalion, Decca, Melotone, Bluebird, Arhoolie, Tompkins Square |
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