Al Berard & Errol Verret

“Twin Fiddles, Twin Flames of Cajun Tradition”

Quick Intro

Al Berard & Errol Verret joined forces in the early 1990s to create one of the most revered Cajun duo albums of the era: C’est Dans Le Sang Cadjin (“It’s in the Cajun Blood”). Their collaboration blended Berard’s fiery fiddle and guitar work with Verret’s soulful accordion and high-strung guitar, resulting in a deeply expressive and rhythmically rich recording that honors tradition while showcasing original compositions.


In-Depth Profile

Recorded at Garage Studio in Cecilia, Louisiana and mixed at Dockside Studio, C’est Dans Le Sang Cadjin was released in 1994 on Swallow Records. The album features 18 tracks, nearly all composed by Berard and Verret, and published by Flat Town Music Co. BMI. From the opening tribute “Song for Dewey” to the haunting “Violin of Butte La Rose,” the duo explores waltzes, two-steps, and ballads with emotional depth and technical mastery.

Verret’s accordion playing is lyrical and driving, while Berard’s fiddle and mandolin lines weave counterpoint and harmony. The album also includes harmony vocals by Karleen Berard and contributions from Pierre Daigle and Micket Guidry. Their liner notes describe the project as “Continuing the Cajun Tradition,” and the result is a timeless document of Acadiana’s musical soul.

Though both artists had extensive solo careers, this collaboration remains a high point in Cajun duo recordings, often cited for its authenticity, originality, and heartfelt execution.


Signature Tracks

  • “Song for Dewey” — a tribute to Dewey Balfa, blending reverence with melodic grace
  • “The Bayou Fiddle Waltz” — instrumental interplay at its finest
  • “Violin of Butte La Rose” — evocative and cinematic, a standout instrumental

Notable Accomplishments & Awards

  • Released C’est Dans Le Sang Cadjin on Swallow Records (1994)
  • Featured on Putumayo’s Cajun compilation (2001)
  • Published by Flat Town Music Co. BMI
  • Recorded and mixed at Garage Studio and Dockside Studio in Louisiana

Bonus Notes

  • All but three tracks are original compositions by Berard and Verret
  • Includes French and English titles for bilingual accessibility
  • Harmony vocals by Karleen Berard on “Fais Do-do Waltz”
  • Album design by Glen Clark; photography by Al Berard and Greg Guirard

Album Reviews

C’est Dans Le Sang Cadjin
Discogs Community Notes — [Full album details](https://www.discogs.com/release/3170951-Al-Berard-Errol-Verret-Cest-Dans-Le-Sang-Cadjin-Its-In-The-Cajun-Blood)

“Continuing the Cajun Tradition” — this 1994 release showcases the duo’s original compositions, recorded with warmth and precision. The album is a masterclass in Cajun storytelling and instrumental interplay, with standout tracks like ‘Song for Dewey,’ ‘Levee Breakdown Two-Step,’ and ‘Violin of Butte La Rose.’”