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“To propel our Louisiana culture into the future seems to be quite a task, but if one lives for the music as Cedric does, the path seems effortless. These songs may well be early brushstrokes of a life's worth of possibilities, not only for himself, but also for the identity survival of a culture.”

Quote by Michael Doucet

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Michael Doucet, born on February 14, 1951, is a renowned Canadian fiddler. Known for his unique musical style and modern interpretations of traditional music, he is one of the representatives of Canadian folk music. more

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