Our next dance will be on Saturday, May 18, sponsored by the Baton Rouge Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association.
Live music by Jambalaya Cajun Band begins at 7:30 pm. Free dance lessons, after paid admission, start at 6:45 pm. $10 for CFMA members, $15 for non-members and $10 for students with an ID. Children 12 and under are admitted FREE.
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This accordion will be awarded at the Le Cajun festival in August to the winner of a raffle that is underway now and will conclude at the festival. We’ll have $1 raffle tickets available at our upcoming dances. The alternate prize is $1000.
INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION KINGS, WITH STEVE RILEY
Click on the link above for more information and to purchase tickets. You can waive the $6 fee per ticket by applying the discount code CFMABR during your checkout.
The accordion, a well known instrument in south Louisiana, is an important part of many forms of traditional music throughout the world including Cajun & Creole, French Canadian, Jazz, Eastern European, Conjunto, Polka & more. Cajun accordionist virtuoso Steve Riley presents a musical journey through many different accordion styles and cultures featuring some of today’s top accordionists in the world. International Accordion Kings features duo performances, interviews, and intriguing stories that will transport each listener on a musical odyssey to the many parts of the world where the accordion has become a musical mainstay!
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Photos from our January 27 dance are posted here.
Photos from our January 6 dance are posted here.
Dance Schedule
May 18 – Jambalaya Cajun Band
June 22 – Nouveau Cajun Xpress
July 13 – Paul Daigle and Cajun Gold
August 3 – La Récolte
August 24 – Katie & Jonno
CFMA-BR Board Meetings
Board meetings are conducted on the second Tuesday ( except Feb 20) of each month at 6:30 pm at the East Baton Rouge Main Public Library.
