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Michael Doucet

vn, voc, *1951 US
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of World
A.k.a. Michael Louis Doucet

Michael Doucet (b. Feb 14, 1951) is an American Cajun fiddler, singer and songwriter who founded the Cajun band BeauSoleil from Lafayette, Louisiana.In 2005 Doucet was one of 12 recipients of the National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA award, which recognizes artistic excellence, cultural authenticity and an artist's contributions, is the highest honor in U.S. folk and traditional arts. Doucet received Grammy Awards in both 1998 and 2009 for work with Beausoleil.

     
Instruments
  • Violin
  • Vocals
  • Mandolin
  • Guitar
  • Accordion
Genres
  • World
  • Rock
  • Folk
Plays With
An All-Star Band Of Cajun Musicians
Beausoleil
Coteau
Les Amis Cadjins
Michael "Beausoleil" Doucet With Family And Friends
Michael Doucet And Cajun Brew
Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band
The Louisiana Boys
Cajun Heritage
Popular Tracks   
Hot Chili Mama on Hot Chili Mama by Michael Doucet & BeauSoleil
Parlez-Nous A Boire (Speak to Us of Drinking) on Parlez-Nous a Boire & More by Michael Doucet & BeauSoleil
Canray's Contredanse on Hot Chili Mama by Michael Doucet & BeauSoleil
We Three Kings - Instrumental on Christmas Bayou by Michael Doucet
Eunice Two-step on Transatlantic Sessions - Series 2, Vol. One by Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas, Aly Bain & Jerry Douglas
Jolie Blonde on Transatlantic Sessions - Series 2, Vol. Three by Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas, Aly Bain & Jerry Douglas
La Danse De La Vie (The Dance of Life) on Transatlantic Sessions - Series 2, Vol. Two by Various Artists
Zydeco Et La Encore on A New Orleans Visit: Before Katrina by Various Artists
Zydeco Gris Gris on Deja Vu by Michael Doucet & BeauSoleil
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear on Merry Cajun Christmas by Various Artists

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Band Members
Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Creole CrossroadsNathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas Featuring Michael Doucet1995Album
The Mad ReelMichael Doucet1994Compil.
Beau SoloMichael Doucet1989Album
Cajun Jam SessionMichael Doucet, Danny Poullard & Alan Senauke1989Album
Christmas BayouMichael Doucet1986Album
Belizaire The Cajun (Original Soundtrack)Michael Doucet And Beausoleil1986Album
The Cajun ExperienceMichael Doucet, Paul Daigle & Robert Elkins1985Album
Paul, Mike, And Robert Together At Last!Paul Daigle, Michael Doucet1984Album
Les Amis CadjinsMichael Doucet Présente Les Amis Cadjins1980Album
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Acknowledgements
To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.
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