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Lawrence Walker
1,677 listeners
Lawrence Walker (September 1, 1907 – August 15, 1968) was a Cajun accordionist born near Duson, Louisiana. He is known for his original son… read moreLawrence Walker (September 1, 1907 – August 15, 1968) was a Cajun accordionist born near Duson, Louisiana. He is known for his original songs, including Reno Waltz, Evangeline Special, Bosco Stomp, and Mamou Two Step. Lawrence Walker was… read moreLawrence Walker (September 1, 1907 – August 15, 1968) was a Cajun accordionist born near Duson, Louisiana. He is known for his original songs, including Reno Waltz, Evangeline Special, Bosco Stomp, and Mamou Two Step. Lawrence Walker was the son of Allen Walker a fiddle player. At 13 Walker began… read more
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Floyd Leblanc
617 listeners
Floyd LeBlanc (1912-1978) was a U.S. violinist in the Cajun tradition. LeBlanc was born in Mermentau, Louisiana, USA on the 17th September 1912. He was born into a musical family, his father playing French accordion and violin and his mother playing guitar and singing. In 1948 he met the Cajun ac… read more
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Harry Choates
5,354 listeners
Harry Choates (December 26, 1922, Rayne, Louisiana or New Iberia, Louisiana - July 17, 1951, Austin, Texas) was an American Cajun music fid… read moreHarry Choates (December 26, 1922, Rayne, Louisiana or New Iberia, Louisiana - July 17, 1951, Austin, Texas) was an American Cajun music fiddler. Choates's place of birth is disputed. He moved to Port Arthur, Texas in the 1930s, and … read moreHarry Choates (December 26, 1922, Rayne, Louisiana or New Iberia, Louisiana - July 17, 1951, Austin, Texas) was an American Cajun music fiddler. Choates's place of birth is disputed. He moved to Port Arthur, Texas in the 1930s, and received little schooling, instead spending time in local ba… read more
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Iry Lejeune
2,050 listeners
Iry LeJeune (October 28, 1928 – October 8, 1955) was an American cajun accordionist. He was one of the best selling and most popular Cajun musicians in the mid to late 1940s into the early 1950s. His recordings and repertoire remain influential to the present day. He was among a handful of record… read more
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Nathan Abshire
7,439 listeners
Nathan Joseph Abshire (June 27, 1913 near Gueydan, Louisiana – May 13, 1981, Basile, Louisiana), was an American Cajun accordion player who… read moreNathan Joseph Abshire (June 27, 1913 near Gueydan, Louisiana – May 13, 1981, Basile, Louisiana), was an American Cajun accordion player who, along with Iry LeJeune, was responsible for the renaissance of the accordion in Cajun music in t… read moreNathan Joseph Abshire (June 27, 1913 near Gueydan, Louisiana – May 13, 1981, Basile, Louisiana), was an American Cajun accordion player who, along with Iry LeJeune, was responsible for the renaissance of the accordion in Cajun music in the 1940s. Abshire first performed on the accordion in public… read more
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Canray Fontenot
2,460 listeners
Canray Fontenot (October 16, 1922 – July 29, 1995) was an American Creole fiddler and songwriter. His birth date and place seem to vary by … read moreCanray Fontenot (October 16, 1922 – July 29, 1995) was an American Creole fiddler and songwriter. His birth date and place seem to vary by source, he was either born on October 16 or 23, 1922 in l'Anse aux Vaches, or on October 16, … read moreCanray Fontenot (October 16, 1922 – July 29, 1995) was an American Creole fiddler and songwriter. His birth date and place seem to vary by source, he was either born on October 16 or 23, 1922 in l'Anse aux Vaches, or on October 16, 1918 in l'Anse des Rougeaux, both located in Louisiana,… read more
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Belton Richard
3,874 listeners
Belton Richard (Rayne, Louisiana, October 5, 1939 – June 21, 2017) was an American cajun accordionist and singer. He was known for his bari… read moreBelton Richard (Rayne, Louisiana, October 5, 1939 – June 21, 2017) was an American cajun accordionist and singer. He was known for his baritone vocal range. Belton Richard began to play the accordion at age seven, and at twelve he starte… read moreBelton Richard (Rayne, Louisiana, October 5, 1939 – June 21, 2017) was an American cajun accordionist and singer. He was known for his baritone vocal range. Belton Richard began to play the accordion at age seven, and at twelve he started playing with 'Neg Halloway and the Rayne Playboys. He… read more
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The Balfa Brothers
21,201 listeners
Born in Mamou, Louisiana on March 20, 1927, Dewey Balfa learned to play Cajun fiddle and began performing at local gatherings in the 1940s.… read moreBorn in Mamou, Louisiana on March 20, 1927, Dewey Balfa learned to play Cajun fiddle and began performing at local gatherings in the 1940s. He was joined by his brothers Rodney (guitar, harmonica), Will (fiddle), and Harry (accordion), a… read moreBorn in Mamou, Louisiana on March 20, 1927, Dewey Balfa learned to play Cajun fiddle and began performing at local gatherings in the 1940s. He was joined by his brothers Rodney (guitar, harmonica), Will (fiddle), and Harry (accordion), along with Hadley Fontenot (accordion). Dewey went on to a so… read more
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Austin Pitre
1,594 listeners
Austin Pitre (1918 - 1981) was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana and is considered one of the foremost cajun accordionists. Along with his ba… read moreAustin Pitre (1918 - 1981) was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana and is considered one of the foremost cajun accordionists. Along with his band, the Evangeline Playboys, he recorded many classic cajun dancehall hits. He is best remembered … read moreAustin Pitre (1918 - 1981) was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana and is considered one of the foremost cajun accordionists. Along with his band, the Evangeline Playboys, he recorded many classic cajun dancehall hits. He is best remembered for his highly individual accordian style that often include… read more
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Dewey Balfa
3,995 listeners
Dewey Balfa (March 20, 1927 – June 17, 1992) was an American Cajun fiddler and singer who contributed significantly to the popularity of Ca… read moreDewey Balfa (March 20, 1927 – June 17, 1992) was an American Cajun fiddler and singer who contributed significantly to the popularity of Cajun music. Balfa was born near Mamou, Louisiana. He is perhaps best known for his 1964 performance… read moreDewey Balfa (March 20, 1927 – June 17, 1992) was an American Cajun fiddler and singer who contributed significantly to the popularity of Cajun music. Balfa was born near Mamou, Louisiana. He is perhaps best known for his 1964 performance at the Newport Folk Festival with Gladius Thibodeaux and Vi… read more