Ray Abshire is one of Cajun music's purest accordionists and vocalists and a living link to it's very roots. A member of one of Louisiana's legendary musical families, Ray grew up surrounded by Cajun music's pioneer artists. He has performed with most all of the old masters whose recordings now form the texts for students of today.
In 1975, while at the pinnacle of Cajun music as accordionist with the legendary "Balfa Brothers Band" and helping to open windows for Cajun music in the nation's musical consciousness, Ray left the bandstand. Abshire's return to the stage has been hailed by both critics and fans alike. He is once again at the forefront and sharing his knowledge and skills with a new generation.
Recognized as a master musician and one of the resurgence leaders of Cajun music, Ray now enjoys conducting workshops, teaching at music camps and performing at major festivals both nationally and abroad.
Ray's music is unfiltered and has it's own wholesome electricity. He plays it the way it was handed down to him and understands the importance of preserving one of this nation's great "folk" musics. Each and every time you attend a Ray Abshire performance you are guaranteed the "real deal"! Ray's award winning albums "For Old Times Sake" released 2003 and "Don't Stop The Music" released 2005 are available at www.rayabshire.com and single cuts are available below:
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Remember....the voting deadline for the FINAL BALLOT is quickly approaching!
If you haven't already voted, make sure you mail your ballot so it will be received by Deloitte & Touche by January 9, 2008.
Take some time to listen to all of the nominees. As you listen, you may want to take the following into account:
--musicianship - including vocals, arrangements, performance
--quality of recording and overall quality of the product
--what artist best represents Louisiana's Zydeco and Cajun music - i. e., is the best representation of their genre?
You still have time to review the work of all nominees. Be sure your ballot is RECEIVED by January 9, 2008.
And if you DO qualify for voting membership in NARAS but did NOT join this year, we urge you to JOIN so that you can vote next year. This is a specialized category, and we need the people who understand the music BEST to vote on it.
