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Nathan Abshire

Born: Jun 23, 1913 in Gueyden, LA

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Died: May 13, 1981 in Basile, LA

Genre: Cajun

Styles: Zydeco, Traditional Cajun, Louisiana Blues, Swamp Blues

Biography: Nathan Abshire helped bring the blues and honky tonk to Cajun music and repopularized the accordion with his recordings during the 1950s and '60s, but still never managed to make a living from his music. Born in Gueyden, LA, on June 23, 1913, Abshire began playing professionally in the 1920s, and he ...Read full biography

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The Cajuns

Released: 1973

Label: Sonet

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The Good Times Are Killing Me

Released: 1979

Label: Swallow

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As on Nathan Abshire's prior Swallow album Pine Grove Blues, the Balfa Brothers take a prominent role as accompanists. It differs from the previous record, though, in that Abshire takes just five of the ...Read full review

More Nathan Abshire albums: Main Albums (7), Compilations (5)

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