Ardoin, Amédé

Ardoin, Amédé 11 March 1896; L'Anse Rougeau, LA – 9 November 1941; Alexandria, LA First name sometimes shown as Amadie. Ardoin was an accordionist and one of the pioneers of black Cajun music on records. From 1921 on he often performed with white fiddler Denis McGee. In 1928 he signed with Columbia Records. Also recorded with Brunswick, Decca, and Bluebird, including the songs “ La Valse De Gueydan ,” “ Les Blues De Voyages ,” and “ Oberlin .” From the late 1930s until his death, he was…