The Pine Leaf Boys, a remarkable band from southern Louisiana, play traditional Cajun and Creole music with new, unique arrangements. The band features some of…
Artist Profiles: Pine Leaf Boys
Tag: Cajun music
Artist Profiles: Cedric Watson
Born in San Felipe, Texas in 1983, singer, fiddler, accordionist and songwriter Cedric Watson developed an early love for Cajun music and moved to Lafayette,…
Artist Profiles: Balfa Toujours
The Balfa name brings up memories of the renowned Balfa Brothers, who took their Louisiana roots music from the prairies of Mamou to the far…
Artist Profiles: BeauSoleil
BeauSoleil has secured their position as America’s most popular Cajun group. BeauSoleil has preserved the rich Cajun musical traditions of Louisiana, while adding elements of…
Chris Strachwitz Receives The Recording Academy’s Trustees Award
Record producer Chris Strachwitz is one of the recipients of the Recording Academy’s Trustees Award. Chris Strachwitz has made his living celebrating the music he…
The Best of Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys – Best of Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (Rounder Records, 2008) The double CD set of Best of…