Also known as Amédée Breaux, Amadie Breaux was one of the earliest known Cajun recording artists. He was born September 1 1900 in Rayne, Louisiana. Very few of his recordings are known to exist, but a few have surfaced on compilations documenting the early years of the genre. His most well-known song is "Ma Blonde Est Partie (Jolie Blonde)," a song he wrote and performed himself that ended up being covered numerous times by other artists, including Bruce Springsteen and Roy Acuff. He died in 1975.
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Also known as Amédée Breaux, Amadie Breaux was one of the earliest known Cajun recording artists. He was born September 1 1900 in Rayne, Louisiana. Very few of his recordings are known to exist, but a few have surfaced on compilations documenting the early years of the genre. His most well-kn… read more
Also known as Amédée Breaux, Amadie Breaux was one of the earliest known Cajun recording artists. He was born September 1 1900 in Rayne, Louisiana. Very few of his recordings are known to exist, but a few have surfaced on compilations documenting the early years of the genre. His most well-known song is "Ma Blonde Est Partie (Jolie Blonde)," a song he w… read more