Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Al Berard (1960-2014) was 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 which he founded.[citation needed]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 strived to promote and preserve Cajun culture and music.[citation needed]Berard owned a recording studio in addition to a music publishing company - OPLAMAE Music/BMI. His work included composition, production, recording and editing for television and film in addition to his involvement with the Basin Brothers and other Louisiana bands and projects.[citation needed] He resided in Cecilia, Louisiana.Al died February 26, 2014 in Lafayette, LA, after suffering an aneurysm the previous night. (1). }
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- Al_Berard abstract "Al Berard (1960-2014) was 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 which he founded.[citation needed]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 strived to promote and preserve Cajun culture and music.[citation needed]Berard owned a recording studio in addition to a music publishing company - OPLAMAE Music/BMI. His work included composition, production, recording and editing for television and film in addition to his involvement with the Basin Brothers and other Louisiana bands and projects.[citation needed] He resided in Cecilia, Louisiana.Al died February 26, 2014 in Lafayette, LA, after suffering an aneurysm the previous night. (1)".