Joe Falcon
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For the American runner, see Joe Falcon (athlete). For the American mechanical engineer, see Joseph A. Falcon.
Joseph Falcón (September 28, 1900 – November 19, 1965) was an accordion player from southwest Louisiana, best known for producing the first recording of a Cajun song, "Allons à Lafayette," in 1928. He and his wife Cléoma Breaux[1] left for New Orleans to record the first Cajun record and went on to perform across southern Louisiana and Texas.[2]
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Birth name | Joseph Falcón |
Born | (1900-09-28)September 28, 1900 Roberts Cove, Louisiana, United States |
Died | November 19, 1965(1965-11-19) (aged 65) Crowley, Louisiana |
Genres | Cajun |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Accordionist |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, Accordion |
Labels | Columbia, Okeh, Bluebird, Decca, Cajun Classics, Arhoolie |
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