Chubby Carrier (Joseph Roy “Chubby” Carrier Jr.) is an American zydeco musician and accordionist raised in a family steeped in Louisiana Creole music. He began performing as a child in his father’s band and later formed his own groups, carving out a reputation for high-energy zydeco that blends swampy grooves with infectious Cajun and blues influences.

Carrier’s career spans decades of touring, recording, and electrifying festival audiences with an accordion style that’s both rootsy and dance-floor ready. A Grammy nominee and beloved figure in zydeco circles, his music honors tradition while pushing its lively spirit into new territory.

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