Burkeman Balfa
1936–2004 (age 68)
Cajun fiddler
Biography
Burkeman Balfa (1936–2004), a Cajun fiddler rooted in Evangeline Parish, kept the melodies of his heritage alive through performances that celebrated the gumbo of culture, history and family stories from Louisiana.
He delighted listeners near and far, mentoring younger musicians and ensuring that the sounds of Cajun dance halls and front porches would continue to echo for generations to come.