Artists

Belton Richard “Cajun Crooner & Pioneer” Quick Intro Belton Richard—born October 5, 1939, in Rayne, Louisiana—is celebrated as one of the most influential figures in modern Cajun music. With his rich baritone voice and masterful accordion playing, he seamlessly blended traditional Cajun sounds with the emerging swamp pop style, creating a unique and enduring musical […]

Michael Doucet (Beausoleil) “The Fiddler Who Reignited Cajun Fire” Quick Intro Michael Doucet is a Grammy-winning Cajun fiddler, composer, and bandleader best known as the founder of Beausoleil, one of the most acclaimed Cajun bands in the world. His work has helped preserve and evolve Louisiana’s French musical traditions, blending fiddle, accordion, and French vocals

Barry Jean Ancelet & Sam Broussard “Poetry in Motion — Cajun Stories Woven into Sound” Quick Intro Barry Jean Ancelet & Sam Broussard unite Ancelet’s stature as a folklorist, poet, and champion of Cajun culture (writing under the pseudonym Jean Arceneaux) with Broussard’s masterful multi-instrumental artistry and production savvy. Together, they’ve created daring, genre-defying work

Balfa Toujours “Still and Always Cajun” Quick Intro Balfa Toujours (“Balfa Forever”) is a dynamic Cajun band founded in 1992 by Christine Balfa, daughter of legendary fiddler Dewey Balfa. Formed to carry forward the Balfa Brothers’ legacy, the group blends traditional Cajun sounds with fresh energy, expressive vocals, and danceable rhythms. With deep family ties

The Balfa Brothers “Guardians of Cajun Tradition” Quick Intro The Balfa Brothers—Dewey, Will, Rodney, Harry, and Burkeman—were a legendary Cajun ensemble from Bayou Grand Louis near Mamou, Louisiana. Their music, rooted in family tradition and rural life, helped revive and preserve Cajun culture during a time of decline. Recording for Swallow Records and performing internationally,

Austin Pitre “Accordion Firebrand of Ville Platte” Quick Intro Austin Pitre was a trailblazing Cajun accordionist and bandleader whose flamboyant style and powerful vocals helped define the sound of South Louisiana dancehalls. As frontman of the Evangeline Playboys, Pitre recorded extensively for Swallow Records, delivering classics like “Opelousas Waltz” and “Les Flumes d’Enfer” that remain

Ann Goodly “Soulful Voice of Louisiana’s Heartache” Quick Intro Ann Goodly (sometimes spelled Ann Goodley) is a Louisiana soul singer whose emotive delivery and heartfelt lyrics earned her a place in the Maison de Soul catalog. Her recordings capture the raw vulnerability of Southern soul, blending gospel roots with R&B phrasing and swampy rhythm sections.

Al Ferrier “King of Louisiana Rockabilly” Quick Intro Al Ferrier was a pioneering Louisiana rockabilly artist whose fiery vocals and rhythmic guitar helped define the Gulf Coast sound. His long-standing relationship with Jin Records and Master-Trak Records—both part of the Flat Town Music family—cemented his legacy as a foundational figure in South Louisiana’s roots music

Al Berard & Karen England “Twin Fiddles in Perfect Harmony” Quick Intro Al Berard & Karen England teamed up in 2000 to record Feet Off the Ground, a twin fiddle album that pays homage to the Cajun masters while introducing original compositions and fresh interpretations. Their collaboration is rooted in the tradition of Dennis McGee

Adam Hebert “Cajun Crooner with a Country Soul” Quick Intro Born near Church Point, Louisiana on August 23, 1923, Adam Hebert was a beloved Cajun singer and fiddler whose music bridged the gap between traditional Cajun, country, and early rock ‘n’ roll. Known for his emotive vocals and dancehall-ready arrangements, Hebert became a staple of