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    Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin
    Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin

    Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin (November 16, 1915, in l'Anse de 'Prien Noir, Louisiana, USA - May 16, 2007 in Eunice, Louisiana, USA) was a Creole and zydeco accordionist and vocalist. He developed early a musical partnership with Canray Fontenot, until his death in 1995. They played together as the Duralde Ramblers.

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    In the 1970s, Ardoin also led the Ardoin Family Band (or Orchestra) that included his sons and Fontenot. Ardoin and his wife, Marscline had 14 children. Amédé Ardoin was Alphonse's cousin.

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