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15 Louisiana Zydeco Classics

Various Artists
15 Louisiana Zydeco Classics

This compilation of classic zydeco music, part of Arhoolie Record’s America’s Masters series, features three selections by Clifton Chenier (“The King of Zydeco”) and two by his son C.J. Chenier. Rounding out the collection are tracks from John Delafose, the Sam Brothers, NEA National Heritage Fellow Alphonse “Bois Sec” Ardoin and his sons Lawrence “Black” Ardoin and Amede Ardoin, and the legendary Louisiana Creole fiddle player Canray Fontenot. This classic collection captures the unique sound of zydeco: bluesy accordion and danceable drum beats. Liner notes lists each track’s original album.

Track Listing

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Clifton Chenier
03:15
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102
Sam Brothers 5
02:02
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103
John Delafose
04:03
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104
Ambrose Sam
03:26
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105
C.J. Chenier
04:55
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106
Alphonse “Bois Sec” Ardoin
03:08
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107
Preston Frank's Swallow Band
02:12
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108
Clifton Chenier
04:20
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109
Lawrence "Black" Ardoin
02:44
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110
Amédé Ardoin
03:07
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111
John Delafose
03:53
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112
Peter King and Lester Herbert
03:34
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113
Canray Fontenot
02:22
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114
C.J. Chenier
04:11
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115
Clifton Chenier
03:12