Al Berard
Musical Artist
1960 –
Who is Al Berard?
Al Berard is a Cajun musician, 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. As a student at Cecilia High School, his musical talents allowed him to become an active member of the school’s concert band in addition to performing as lead guitarist in a local rock band of whom he founded.
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. The Basin Brothers continuously perform and strive to promote and preserve Cajun culture and music.
Berard currently owns a recording studio in addition to a music publishing company - OPLAMAE Music/BMI. His work includes composition, production, recording and editing for television and film in addition to his continued involvement with the Basin Brothers and other Louisiana bands and projects. He resides in Cecilia, Louisiana.
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- Born
- 1960
Louisiana - Also known as
- Berard, Al
- Nationality
- United States of America
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on July 23, 2013
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