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This is a list of notable Cajun musicians, Cajun music instrument makers, Cajun music folklorists, Cajun music historians, and Cajun music activists. List of Cajun musicians [ edit ]
Cajun music (French: Musique cadienne), an emblematic music of Louisiana played by the Cajuns, is rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians of Canada. Although they are two separate genres, Cajun music is often mentioned in tandem with the Creole -based zydeco music.
Balfa Brothers, a cajun music band. Dewey Balfa (1927-1992), on fiddle. Vin Bruce (1932-2018), singer-songwriter. Born in Cut Off, Louisiana. Was one of the first Cajun musicians to appear on the Louisiana Hayride and Grand Ole Opry. Was known as "the King of Cajun Singers" Also, known for 1961 Jole Blon and 1979 Cajun Country songs.
Among the most well-known Cajun bands outside of Louisiana is the multi-Grammy-winning BeauSoleil, who have joined several country music artists in the studio, and served as an inspiration to the Mary Chapin Carpenter hit, "Down at the Twist and Shout".
The Cajun French Music Association is a non-profit organization of Cajuns and non-Cajuns whose purpose is to promote and preserve, not only Cajun music, but also various aspects of the Acadian Heritage. The CFMA was founded in Basile, Louisiana, in November 1984 with Harry LaFleur of Eunice, Louisiana, as its founder.
Doucet was born in Scott, Louisiana, to a Cajun family. [2] [3] Family parties in the 1950s always included "French music." Two of his paternal aunts sang ballads, and many family members played musical instruments. [4] He learned banjo at age six, guitar at eight, and belonged to a Cajun rock band with his cousin, Zachary Richard, at twelve. [5]
Castille's played Cajun music most his life. This earned Castille many awards over the years. He has been inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame. [3] Also, he has received the Acadiana Folk Heritage Award from the Acadiana Arts Council. He has been inducted into the Northwestern University Hall of Master Folk Artists. [3]
Benoit fell in love with the instrument and playing Cajun music. He soon added Cajun songs to his set lists. In 1993, he signed to the Master-Trak label and in 1994 recorded his first CD (Avec Amis).: [1] The album was nominated for "Best First Album" and "Valerie" was nominated for "Song of the Year" by the Cajun French Music Association. [2]