Fernest Arceneaux

Fernest Arceneaux
Arceneaux playing the accordion
Background information
Birth nameFernest Arceneaux
Also known asThe New Prince of Accordion
Born(1940-08-27)August 27, 1940
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedSeptember 4, 2008(2008-09-04) (aged 68)
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresZydeco
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Accordion, vocals
Years active1960s–2000s
LabelsOrnament, JSP, Mardi Gras

Fernest Arceneaux (August 27, 1940 – September 4, 2008) was a French-speaking Creole Zydeco accordionist and singer from Louisiana. He was known as "The New Prince of Accordion" for his virtuosity.

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