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Born in Cecilia, Louisiana, Al Berard began playing guitar 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. |
Born in [[Cecilia, Louisiana]], Al Berard began playing guitar 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. |
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Berard currently owns a recording studio in addition to a music publishing company - OPALMAE Music/BMI. His work includes composition, production, recording and editing or original lyrics/ music for The Basin Brothers in addition to various other artists. |
Berard currently owns a recording studio in addition to a music publishing company - OPALMAE Music/BMI. His work includes composition, production, recording and editing or original lyrics/ music for The Basin Brothers in addition to various other artists. |
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==Credits/Projects== |
==Credits/Projects== |
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Grammy |
[[Grammy]]Nomination for “Best Traditional Folk Music” Recording, 1991 |
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Produced the album “Let’s Get Cajun” by the Basin Brothers; arranged, recorded, mixed, edited, and mastered. |
Produced the album “Let’s Get Cajun” by the Basin Brothers; arranged, recorded, mixed, edited, and mastered. |
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Music used for numerous television series: |
Music used for numerous television series: |
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The Sopranos, HBO; Northern Exposure, CBS; Double Jeopardy |
[[The Sopranos]], [[HBO]]; [[Northern Exposure]], [[CBS]]; [[Double Jeopardy]] |
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==Professional Affiliations== |
==Professional Affiliations== |
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BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) |
[[BMI]] (Broadcast Music, Inc.) |
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ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) |
[[ASCAP]] (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) |
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CFMA (Cajun French Music Association) |
[[CFMA]] (Cajun French Music Association) |
Revision as of 07:42, 23 December 2005
Born in Cecilia, Louisiana, Al Berard began playing guitar 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.
Berard currently owns a recording studio in addition to a music publishing company - OPALMAE 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
GrammyNomination 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
Professional Affiliations
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) CFMA (Cajun French Music Association)