Phil Menard
Born(1923-09-06)September 6, 1923
Cankton, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 26, 2016(2016-10-26) (aged 93)[1]
Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
Instrument(s)Accordion

Phil Menard (September 6, 1923 – October 26, 2016) was an American musician who played the Cajun accordion. He lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana with his wife Georgie. Menard played with the band Louisiana Travelers[2] featuring Ivy Dugas. The group are credited with popularising the Heritage Waltz.

References

  1. "Phil Menard". Johnson Funeral Home. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  2. Broven, John (August 1987). South to Louisiana: The Music of the Cajun Bayous. Pelican Publishing. pp. 77–. ISBN 978-0-88289-608-3. Retrieved 26 June 2011.


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