Cedric Watson
Cedric Watson, born in 1983 in San Felipe, Texas, is an African American Cajun
accordionist who grew up surrounded by blues, old soul, country, and zydeco
music. He developed an affinity for the old-style French songs of Southwest
Louisiana, leading him to Lafayette, where he contributed to Creole music.
Watson's career began with collaborations including Dexter Ardoin and Jeffrey
Broussard. He released his debut album Goin' Down to Louisiana in 2006, followed
by Cedric Watson in 2008. In 2010, he appeared on the television show Treme.
Cedric Watson formed Bijou Creole in 2006 an...
