John Delafose

John Delafose
Delafose playing the accordion, circa the 1980s
Background information
Birth nameJohn Irvin Delafose
Born(1939-04-16)April 16, 1939
Duralde, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedSeptember 18, 1994(1994-09-18) (aged 55)
Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresZydeco
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Accordion, vocals
Years active1970s–1994
LabelsArhoolie, Rounder, Maison de Soul

John Irvin Delafose (April 16, 1939 – September 18, 1994) was an American French-speaking Creole Zydeco accordionist from Louisiana.

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