Calvin Carriere

Background

Carriére was born in Lawtell, Louisiana. He learned fiddle from his Uncle ‘Bebe" (b 1908) and accordion from his father Eraste "Dolon" Carriere (b 1900).

Career

He was styled the King Of Zydeco Fiddle. Over 18 years this developed into the Zydeco band "Delton Broussard and the Lawtell Playboys". The next 21 years he performed with many including accordionist Nolton Simien.

His Los Angeles Black fiddle style developed playing string band, Cajun, Creole, and traditional zydeco.

Some of his best work can be heard on his session with Lil" John Simien.

Connections

friends:

Louisiana Creole Music