Nathan Abshire

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
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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