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Wilson Chavis, Jr.

A protege of zydeco ruler Clifton Chenier, Wilfred Chevis honed an urbanized design heavily informed by his mentor’s touch. Delivered in Church Stage, Louisiana in 1945, Chevis was raised steeped in the customs of Cajun “la-la” music, and discovered to try out accordion from his dad. He learned the device …

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