Fernest Arceneaux | |
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 Arceneaux playing the accordion | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Fernest Arceneaux |
| Also known as | The New Prince of Accordion |
| Born | August 27, 1940 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | September 4, 2008 (aged 68) Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Zydeco |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Accordion, vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–2000s |
| Labels | Ornament, JSP, Mardi Gras |
Fernest Arceneaux (August 27, 1940 – September 4, 2008)[1] was a French-speaking Creole Zydeco accordionist and singer from Louisiana. He was known as "The New Prince of Accordion" for his virtuosity.