Lejeune, Iry
(1928–1955)
Lejeune, Iry 28 October 1928 Pointe Noir, LA – 8 October 1955 Eunice, LA Iry Lejeune was born in Point Noire, Louisiana. Almost blind, he devoted himself to the accordion, developing a style based on the singing and playing of Creole musician Amedee Ardoin. Lejeune’s recordings remain the standard for all of Cajun music. His emotional, heart-wrenching singing full of blues notes and slurs is emulated by most Cajun singers. He recorded only twenty-five songs, all for Goldband Records. Jared…