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Set against the vibrant, troubled backdrop of early 20th-century Louisiana, Amédé: The Song That Never Fades brings to life the extraordinary yet tragic story of Amédé Ardoin, the trailblazing Creole accordionist who became a cornerstone of Cajun and Zydeco music. From his humble beginnings on the dusty backroads of the segregated South to the vibrant dance halls where his unparalleled talent ignited the hearts of all who heard him, Amédé's journey is one of resilience, creativity, and heartbreak. A visionary musician with a haunting falsetto voice, Amédé bridged divides with his music, defying racial boundaries in a time of deep prejudice. But genius comes at a cost. His daring collaborations with white musicians, like fiddler Dennis McGee, made him a target for racial violence. When his fame peaked, the pressures of an unforgiving society closed in, culminating in the brutal attack that left him institutionalized and silenced for the remainder of his life.
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Amédé Ardoin was an American musician, known for his high singing voice and virtuosity on German-made one-row diatonic button accordions.

 

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