Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin

Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin
Ardoin playing at the 2002 Festivals Acadiens in Lafayette, Louisiana
Background information
Born(1915-11-16)November 16, 1915
Duralde, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 16, 2007(2007-05-16) (aged 91)
Eunice, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresCreole
Occupation(s)Musician, accordionist, singer
Instrument(s)Vocals, cajun accordion

Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin (November 16, 1915 – May 16, 2007) was a Creole accordionist who specialized in the Creole music called "la la music" or "la musique Creole" (closely related to Cajun music) and was influential in what became zydeco music.

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