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: Balfa Toujours
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Zydeco Master Stanley ‘Buckwheat’ Dural Dies at 68
Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural passed away on September 24 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. He was 68 years old. Stanley…
Tradition and Getting Around it
Being a self-styled traditionalist doesn’t mean my musical tastes are so staunch that I shun any sonic adventurousness that steps over traditional boundaries. Cross the…
Folk Alliance Announces Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Memphis (Tennessee), USA – The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (Folk Alliance), announced Tom Paxton, topical singer/songwriter; Clifton Chenier, Zydeco king; and Dr.…