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Austin Pitre

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Styles: Zydeco, Swamp Blues, Traditional Cajun

Biography: One of the most flamboyant performers during the early era of Cajun music, Austin Pitre is remembered for his exciting showmanship. Claiming to be the first Cajun accordionist to play standing up, Pitre stirred his audiences with visual gimmickry including playing his accordion behind his back and over ...Read full biography

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Opelousas Waltz

Released: 1997

Label: Arhoolie Productions

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Suppose Opelousas Waltz qualifies as a Cajun garage record since 13 tracks were literally recorded in Austin Pitre's garage, with the final five from a dance at the Silver Star five days before. Although ...Read full review

More Austin Pitre albums: Main Albums (1), Compilations (1)

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