Wade Frugé (August 27, 1916 – June 23, 1992) was a Cajun fiddle player in southwest Louisiana. He raised sheep and farmed.[1] He learned to play from contemporaries of his time. His only album was recorded in 1988 with various tunes recorded in 1979, 1983, and 1989 at the home of Marc Savoy.[2] He married Evelyn Courville in 1942 and adopted a child.
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Wade Frugé | |
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| Born | August 27, 1916 |
| Origin | Louisiana |
| Died | June 23, 1992 (aged 75) |
| Genres | Cajun |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Fiddle |
| Labels | Arhoolie Records |
Discography
edit- "Wade Frugé – Old-Style Cajun Music CD" (LP 5044), 1998.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Savoy, Ann Allen. "Cajun Music: A Reflection Of A People. Volume 1." Bluebird Press, 1984.
- ^ "Overview – Old-Style Cajun Music" music.barnesandnoble.com