Cajun French Music Association Celebrating Life Of August Broussard In Lake Charles January 14th

Back in October of 2022, the Cajun music community lost a legend with the passing of August Broussard. He died on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022.

August Broussard was born in Westlake, Louisiana on August 3rd, 1946 and at the age of 20 years old, Broussard started playing the accordion. Broussard also learned how to play the guitar, fiddle, steel guitar, and harmonica during his life.

He was an influential Cajun music artist with some of the most iconic Cajun songs ever recorded. August is known for writing and recorded hits like Back Home Memories, D.J. Special, Harris's Two Step, Hardship Waltz, I'll Never Let You Go, I Dreamed of Mommy and Daddy Last Night, Waltz of Sonny's Lounge, Johnny's Two Step, Calcasieu Ramblers Special, 911, Alida Special, Lake Arthur Willow, and Norma Jean.

Broussard also received a bunch of awards and honors during his career. He is a member of the Lake Charles Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association Hall Of Famer. He also received The Living Legend Award in 2011, and The Heritage Award in 2013 from the Cajun French Music Association.

This Saturday, January 14th, the Cajun French Music Association Lake Charles Chapter is hosting a Celebration of Life “Jam Session” in August Broussard's honor. Local musicians are invited and encouraged to come out and help honor the Cajun music legend.

The event will take place at the CFMA building at 3481 East Prien Lake Road in Lake Charles from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.