Al Berard (1960–2014) was a Cajun musician, recording artist, and composer in addition to being considered a world-renowned cajun fiddler. Berard, influenced by the Cajun songs heard as a young child growing up in South Louisiana, began playing guitar at age eleven. As a student at Cecilia High School, his musical talents allowed him to become an active member of the school's concert band in addition to performing as lead guitarist in a local rock band which 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 strived to promote and preserve Cajun culture and music. Berard owned a recording studio in addition to a music publishing company - OPLAMAE Music/BMI. His work included composition, production, recording and editing for television and film in addition to his involvement with the Basin Brothers and other Louisiana bands and projects. He resided in Cecilia, Louisiana. Al died February 26, 2014, in Lafayette, LA, after suffering an aneurysm the previous night. Discography 2014 Incredible Journey The Basin Brothers Band; "Let's Get Cajun" The Basin Brothers Band; "Stayin Cajun" The Basin Brothers Band; "Mulate's Presents: The Basin Brothers" The Basin Brothers Band; "Dans La Louisiane" The Basin Brothers Band; "Deux Violons" The Basin Brothers Band; "Fait a la Main" Al Berard and Errol Verret; :"C'est Dans La Sang Cadjin" Al Berard; "Al Berard and Friends" Al Berard and Karen England; "Feet Off The Ground" Selected Recordings The Basin Brothers 2007 Cajun Fiddles (Acadiana ACD 0157) engineer, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, vocals 1996 Dans La Louisiane (Rounder CD 7065) co-producer, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals 1993 Basin Brothers (Bayou Teche) fiddle, electric guitar, mandolin, vocals 1991 Stayin’ Cajun (Flying Fish FF 70581) co-producer, fiddle, guitar, vocals 1990 Let’s Get Cajun (Flying Fish FF 70539) producer, arranger, fiddle, lead guitar, mandolin, vocals 1984 “Now and Then”/”Rowdy Night” (45rpm, Showtime 1066) fiddle Berard Family Band 2006 Berard Family Band (Old Man Records 8631-2) producer, guitar, mandolin, vocals Drew Landry and the Dirty Cajuns 2006 Tailgaten Relief & Hurricane Companion EP (Drew Landry) producer, fiddle, guitar, bass Hadley J. Castille and the Louisiana Cajun Band 1993 Cajun Swamp Fiddler (Swallow SW 6112-2) guitar, mandolin, vocals Filé 1982 Left Feet (Flying Fish FF 70507) electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals Solo and Duo Projects 2006 Al