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Nathan Abshire (1913-1981) noted Cajun accordionist


Ray Abshire Cajun accordionist worked with his cousin Nathan Abshire, Amadie Breaux, the Balfa Brothers, and others; solo CD - "For Old Times Sake" - released in 2003


Acid Bath heavy metal rock band formed in Morgan City in 1991 (also see Agents of Oblivion, Goatwhore, Deadboy & the Elephantmen)


Kenny Acosta Baton Rouge blues guitarist & "the funkiest man alive"


Adam's Attic acclaimed 3-member rock band from New Orleans


Johnny Adams aka "The Tan Canary" - late legendary R&B vocalist from New Orleans


C.C. Adcock (Charles Clinton Adcock) noted swamp rock guitarist and singer from Lafayette, LA; founding member of Lil' Band O' Gold


Trace Adkins country music star from Sarepta, LA (born in Springhill, LA) worked the oil fields and offshore rigs before hitting the big time


Afroskull funkified jazz ensemble from New Orleans (now based in NYC)


Agents of Oblivion features Dax and Mike of Acid Bath fame


Jeff Albert New Orleans trombonist with the Albert-Ankrum Project also performs with Wardell Quezereque's Big Band and Naked Orchestra

  • JeffAlbert.com Jeff's web site also features info on The Albert-Ankrum Project and The Naked Orchestra.


Alvin Alcorn New Orleans trumpet great (1912 - 2003) worked with Don Albert, Captain John Handy, Paul Barbarin, Sidney Desvigne, Kid Ory, Albert "Papa" French, George Lewis, and many others; appeared in the 1955 film "The Benny Goodman Story" with Ory's band.


Algiers Brass Band trad jazz / parade / brass band


All That New Orleans funksters led by DJ Davis Rogan

  • All That CD's and audio clips (LA Music Factory)
  • All That bio, audio & tour dates (Mothership Entertainment)
  • All That (an old site)


Red Allen (Henry James Allen) New Orleans trumpet great (1908-1967)


Johnnie Allan Cajun / Swamp Pop singer and songwriter from Rayne, LA; also a noted author and deejay.


Allons-y! Grammy-winning engineer Tony Daigle and his daughter Erin perform Cajun, Creole, folk and patriotic songs in French and English


Amalie New Orleans rock band led by sisters Aimee and Ashleigh Alleman


American Fellowship Singers Shreveport, LA based Gospel group


Blake Amos Blake Amos & Saudade blend Brazilian covers from Jobim and Gilberto to Djavan and Gil all intermingled with soulful original songs carried by samba rhythm , nylon guitar, and elegant saxophone.


Amy and the Hank Sinatras blend swing, rhythm & blues, jazz, country, rockabilly and jump-blues tunes into a unique offering of nostalgic, dance-driving energy; catch Amy Adams and band at many venues around town


Brint Anderson New Orleans blues guitarist and vocalist has backed Dr. John, Art Neville, George Porter, Jr., John Lee Hooker, and Albert King to name but a few.


Wessell "Warmdaddy" Anderson noted jazz saxophonist works regularly with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Theresa Andersson popular New Orleans-based musician, vocalist, bandleader & songwriter.


James Andrews trumpeter and vocalist aka "12", aka "Satchmo of the Ghetto"; grandson of the late Jessie Hill (of "Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo" fame); worked with many local brass bands (Treme Brass Band, New Birth Brass Band) before forming his own band. Younger brother Troy Andrews (aka "Trombone Shorty") is a musical prodigy and rising star on the local and international trad jazz scene.


Troy Andrews multi-talented musician (aka "Trombone Shorty") and brother of trumpeter James Andrews has toured the globe, appeared on national television and performed with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis - all before reaching age 16. Troy released his first solo album in April, 2002.


Johnny Angel & the Swingin' Demons popular New Orleans-based dance band


Donna Angelle Zydeco bandleader from Cypress Island, Louisiana


Lisa Angelle talented country singer and songwriter from New Orleans


Phil Anselmo New Orleans native was longtime lead singer with Pantera before splitting to form Superjoint Ritual; stages annual "House of Shock" on Halloween.

  • Down discography and audio clips (Amazon.com)
  • Phil Anselmo's web site @ Supersite Ritual


Kenny Ard New Orleans native now resides in San Diego; performs solo jazz gigs and with Etouffee,a New Orleans R&B combo


Aorta Alternative Metal / Experimental band

  • Aorta official web site


Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin noted Creole accordionist; related to Cajun legend Amede Ardoin


Amede Ardoin (1896-1941), influential Creole musician was a pioneer of Cajun and Zydeco


Chris Ardoin young Zydeco star is the son of Lawrence "Black" Ardoin, and grandson of "Bois Sec" Ardoin; leads his band, Chris Ardoin & NuStep


Sean Ardoin brother of Chris Ardoin


Lawrence "Black" Ardoin cajun/zydeco drummer & accordion player is the son of Bois Sec Ardoin and the dad of Chris Ardoin


Arhat Industrial/Electronic/Rock from Chris Brown


Louis Armstrong (1901-1971); legendary trumpeter and goodwill ambassador; perhaps the most important and influential musician in the history of jazz


Astral Project modern jazz ensemble from New Orleans


Fred Atkins Christian/Southern Gospel singer and songrwriter


Lynn August cajun & zydeco accordionist from Lafayette


Aural Elixir eclectic New Orleans group combines rock, funk, blues, and jazz.


John Autin New Orleans piano man, record producer and label owner (Rabadash Records)

  • John Autin brief bio from Rabadash Records web site
  • John Autin CD's and audio clips (LA Music Factory)
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