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Joseph Falcon
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Joe Falcon (September 28, 1900 – November 19, 1965) was a Cajun accordion player in southwest Louisiana, best known for the first recording… read moreJoe Falcon (September 28, 1900 – November 19, 1965) was a Cajun accordion player in southwest Louisiana, best known for the first recording of a Cajun song entitled "Allons à Lafayette" in 1928 . He and his wife Cléoma Breaux l… read moreJoe Falcon (September 28, 1900 – November 19, 1965) was a Cajun accordion player in southwest Louisiana, best known for the first recording of a Cajun song entitled "Allons à Lafayette" in 1928 . He and his wife Cléoma Breaux left for New Orleans to record as Joe & Cleoma Falcon the… read more -
Jambalaya Cajun Band
3,443 listeners
Primarily a local Cajun outfit, they've won numerous local and regional awards. Bassist Kenneth David has performed with The Church Po… read morePrimarily a local Cajun outfit, they've won numerous local and regional awards. Bassist Kenneth David has performed with The Church Point Players and has worked with accordion player Ambrose Thibodeaux.' Fiddler Terry Huval, le… read morePrimarily a local Cajun outfit, they've won numerous local and regional awards. Bassist Kenneth David has performed with The Church Point Players and has worked with accordion player Ambrose Thibodeaux.' Fiddler Terry Huval, leader of very popular Jambalaya Cajun Band, is one of Cajun m… read more -
Dewey Balfa
3,577 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 -
Boozoo Chavis
25,412 listeners
Boozoo Chavis (born: Wilson Anthony Chavis) was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the Cajun and blues hybrid originating in southwest Louisian… read moreBoozoo Chavis (born: Wilson Anthony Chavis) was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the Cajun and blues hybrid originating in southwest Louisiana. Although his self-composed 1954 single, "Paper in My Shoes," was the first zydeco hit… read moreBoozoo Chavis (born: Wilson Anthony Chavis) was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the Cajun and blues hybrid originating in southwest Louisiana. Although his self-composed 1954 single, "Paper in My Shoes," was the first zydeco hit, Chavis was distrustful of the music industry and refused t… read more -
The Balfa Brothers
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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 -
Disorder On The Border
1,695 listeners
Disorder on the Border was formed back in the early nineties to play a broad spectrum of acoustic music and to bring together the talents o… read moreDisorder on the Border was formed back in the early nineties to play a broad spectrum of acoustic music and to bring together the talents of Geraint Watkins, Gary Rickard and Charlie Hart. Watkins and Rickard both have substantial track … read moreDisorder on the Border was formed back in the early nineties to play a broad spectrum of acoustic music and to bring together the talents of Geraint Watkins, Gary Rickard and Charlie Hart. Watkins and Rickard both have substantial track records and were founder members of the Balham Alligators. T… read more -
Rockin' Sidney
7,260 listeners
Rockin' Sidney Simien (9 April 1938–25 February 1998) was an American R&B, Zydeco, and soul musician who began recording in the la… read moreRockin' Sidney Simien (9 April 1938–25 February 1998) was an American R&B, Zydeco, and soul musician who began recording in the late 1950s and continued performing until his death. Biography Rockin' Sidney was a long-time z… read moreRockin' Sidney Simien (9 April 1938–25 February 1998) was an American R&B, Zydeco, and soul musician who began recording in the late 1950s and continued performing until his death. Biography Rockin' Sidney was a long-time zydeco musician who played almost every style of music, from … read more -
Beau Jocque
8,059 listeners
Beau Jocque (real name: Andrus J. Espre) (1 November 1953 - 10 September 1999) was an American zydeco musician active in the 1990s. Beau Jo… read moreBeau Jocque (real name: Andrus J. Espre) (1 November 1953 - 10 September 1999) was an American zydeco musician active in the 1990s. Beau Jocque is known for his gruff vocals, his fusion of many musical styles onto zydeco, and above all, … read moreBeau Jocque (real name: Andrus J. Espre) (1 November 1953 - 10 September 1999) was an American zydeco musician active in the 1990s. Beau Jocque is known for his gruff vocals, his fusion of many musical styles onto zydeco, and above all, for the powerful energy of his rhythm and sound. Backed by t… read more -
Queen Ida & Her Zydeco Band
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"Queen Ida" Lewis Guillory (January 15, 1929) is a Louisiana Creole accordionist. Born Ida Lee Lewis to a musically talented fam… read more"Queen Ida" Lewis Guillory (January 15, 1929) is a Louisiana Creole accordionist. Born Ida Lee Lewis to a musically talented family in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Queen Ida learned to play accordion from her mother after she spen… read more"Queen Ida" Lewis Guillory (January 15, 1929) is a Louisiana Creole accordionist. Born Ida Lee Lewis to a musically talented family in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Queen Ida learned to play accordion from her mother after she spent a few years learning the piano. Her family moved to Beaumo… read more