Al Berard (born 1959) is a Cajun musician, recording artist, and composer. World reknown as a cajun fiddler, Berard began playing music at the age of eleven. While attending Cecilia High School, Berard was a member of both the marching and concert band in addition to performing as lead guitarist in a local rock band of whom he founded. After graduation, Berard founded The Basin Brothers Band, performing a repertoire of country, traditional and original Cajun French music at festivals, clubs, and workshops throughout the United States and in Europe. The Basin Brothers continuously perform and strive to promote and preserve Cajun culture and music. 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Cajuns are an ethnic group consisting essentially of the descendants of Acadians who came from Nova Scotia to Louisiana as a result of their refusal to swear allegiance to the British Crown. ... A musician is a person who plays or composes music. ... A musician is a person who plays or composes music. ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... The Cajuns are an ethnic group consisting essentially of the descendants of Acadians who came from Nova Scotia to Louisiana as a result of their refusal to swear allegiance to the British Crown. ... The violin is a stringed musical instrument that has four strings tuned a fifth apart. ... Cecilia High School (CHS) is a 3A public high school located in Cecilia, Louisiana. ...

Berard currently owns a recording studio in addition to a music publishing company - OPLAMAE Music/BMI. His work includes composition, production, recording and editing or original lyrics/ music for The Basin Brothers in addition to various other artists.

Credits/Projects

Grammy Nomination for “Best Traditional Folk Music” Recording, 1991

Produced the album “Let’s Get Cajun” by the Basin Brothers; arranged, recorded, mixed, edited, and mastered.

Music used for numerous television series: The Sopranos, HBO; Northern Exposure, CBS; Double Jeopardy, ABC

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Professional Affiliations

BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)

ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers)

CFMA (Cajun French Music Association)