Charles' compositions pioneered the then-nascent genre of "swamp pop," a local style that mixed Cajun music with R&B and country. He continued to write music throughout his life, working with both Louisiana artists and major rock acts like The Band. He died in 2010.
Hear an interview with Charles from World Cafe's archives at the audio link.
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