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Zachary Richard mentions Chenier in his song "Clif's Zydeco" (on Richard's 2012 album Le Fou). The Squeezebox Stompers' "Zydeco Train" says, "Clifton Chenier, he's the engineer." The jam band Phish often covers Chenier's song "My Soul" in live performances. [17] Chenier is the subject of Les Blank's 1973 documentary film Hot Pepper.
Zydeco music is centered on the accordion, which leads the rest of the band, and a specialized washboard, called a vest frottoir, as a prominent percussive instrument. Other common instruments in zydeco are the electric guitar, bass, keyboard, and drum set. [4] If there are accompanying lyrics, they are typically sung in English or French. [5]
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This is a list of notable Louisiana Creole people. ... C.J. Chenier (born 1957) – zydeco musician and ... – professional drag racer and 4-time NHRA Funny Car ...
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For Chenier, Sidney dressed up as the zydeco monarch, complete with a crown, cape and gold tooth. The Buckwheat bit was done with a ventriloquist dummy. [citation needed] His first zydeco album, Give Me a Good Time Woman was released in 1982 on the Maison de Soul label. "He already knew keyboards and that was half the battle," said Soileau.
Southern Gumbo: The Best of New Orleans R&B, Soul and Zydeco on Rounder Records: Rounder (UK release) BR1 1997 "Hey Yie Yie" (feat. Michael Doucet) Cajun & Zydeco Festival: EasyDisc ED CD 7067 1998 "Zydeco Road" Rough Guide to Cajun and Zydeco: World Music Network (UK) RGNET 1028 CD 1998 "Slow Horses and Fast Women" Zydeco Barnyard: EasyDisc ...
Though not a traditional zydeco fan when growing up, Buckwheat accepted an invitation in 1976 to join Clifton Chenier's Red Hot Louisiana Band as organist. He quickly discovered the popularity of zydeco music, and noted the effect the music had on the audience. "Everywhere, people young and old just loved zydeco music," Dural says.