Birthday Spotlight: Amede Ardoin!
(March 11, 1898 – November 3, 1942)
American musician, known for his high singing voice and virtuosity...
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This is my modern day portrait of Amédé Ardoin. I used a very old black and white photograph as reference one of only two of him that is known to exist and improvised the rest “Père de la Musique Crèole”. Today is his birthday. He would be 127 years old. #itsanockmondthing #amedeardoin #accordion