Al Berard
Al Berard (1960–2014) was a Cajun musician, Grammy-Nominated recording artist, and composer in addition to being considered a world-renowned cajun fiddler. Berard, influenced by the Cajun songs heard as a young child growing up in South Louisiana, began playing guitar at age eleven. After graduation, Berard founded The Basin Brothers Band, performing a repertoire of country, traditional and original Cajun French music at festivals, clubs, and workshops throughout the United States and in Europe.
Al Berard
- Born
- 1960
- Died
- 2014
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer · fiddler
- Education
- Cecilia High School
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Born in 1960, died in 2014.
Al Berard studied at Cecilia High School.
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