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The Best of Clifton Chenier: The King of Zydeco and Louisiana Blues

Clifton Chenier
The Best of Clifton Chenier: The King of Zydeco and Louisiana Blues

Chifton Chenier (1925–1987) is universally recognized as the creator of zydeco music, a blend of French and Cajun two-steps and waltzes with New Orleans R&B, Texas blues, and big-band jazz. This collection of 17 songs is drawn from his extensive catalogue with Arhoolie Records and features a previously unreleased live version of “Zydeco Sont Pas Salé” (The Snap Beans Aren’t Salty) as well as a 15-minute interview conducted by Arhoolie founder Chris Strachwitz. Allmusic.com notes that this collection is a good starting point for anyone interested in the origins of zydeco.

Track Listing

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03:16
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Clifton Chenier
03:19
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103
Clifton Chenier
02:27
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104
Clifton Chenier
03:44
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105
Clifton Chenier
02:50
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Clifton Chenier
03:24
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Clifton Chenier
04:24
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108
Clifton Chenier
04:51
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109
Clifton Chenier
03:19
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Clifton Chenier
03:32
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Clifton Chenier
03:46
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Clifton Chenier
03:10
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Clifton Chenier
02:40
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Clifton Chenier
04:44
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Clifton Chenier
04:19
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Clifton Chenier
03:43
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Clifton Chenier
04:13
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Clifton Chenier
15:25