Queen Ida
American zydeco musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ida Lewis "Queen Ida" Guillory (born January 15, 1929)[1][2] is a Louisiana Creole accordionist.[3] She was the first female accordion player to lead a zydeco band.[4] Queen Ida's music is an eclectic mix of R&B, Caribbean, and Cajun, though the presence of her accordion always keeps it traditional.[1]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ida Lee Lewis |
Born | (1929-01-15) January 15, 1929 (age 95) Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
Genres | Zydeco |
Occupation(s) | Accordionist, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Accordion |
Years active | 1975—2010 |
Labels | GNP Crescendo |
Website | Queen Ida |
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