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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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Zydeco Sont Pas Sale Clifton Chenier 03:15
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Lafayette Special Sam Brothers 5 02:02
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Rag Around Your Head John Delafose 04:03
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Old Time Zydeco Ambrose Sam 03:26
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I'm Coming Home C.J. Chenier 04:55
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Les Blues Du Voyageur Alphonse “Bois Sec” Ardoin 03:08
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Tante Na-Na Preston Frank's Swallow Band 02:12
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I'm On A Wonder Clifton Chenier 04:20
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Cofair Lawrence "Black" Ardoin 02:44
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Aimez-Moi Ce Soir Amédé Ardoin 03:07
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111
Oh, Negresse John Delafose 03:53
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Lafayette Zydeco Peter King & Lester Herbert 03:34
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Bee De La Manche Canray Fontenot 02:22
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She's My Woman C.J. Chenier 04:11
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Je Me Reveiller Le Matin (I Woke Up This Morning) Clifton Chenier 03:12