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American Routes/USA
ArtPower presents
Steve Riley and Racines
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May 25, 2023 at 8 pm
The Loft
Steve Riley accordion
Luke Huval, fiddle
Burke Riley, guitar
About the Artist
Grammy winning Cajun musician, Steve Riley, best known for his work with the Mamou Playboys, is also a founding member of the group, Racines, which was formed almost 20 years ago. Racines is French for “Roots” and in the words of Steve’s mentor, Dewey Balfa, "A culture is like a whole tree. You have to water the roots to keep the tree alive, but at the same time, you can't go cutting off the branches every time it tries to grow." This is the essence of how Cajun music is passed down from generation to generation. Younger musicians learning the roots of the music from older musicians and then interpreting and creating new music in their own way.
Steve is joined by talented young musicians, Luke Huval on fiddle and vocals and son, Burke Riley, on guitar and vocals who are well on their way to becoming leaders of the new generation of Cajun musicians.
All three of these gentlemen are multiinstrumentalists, so it’s not unusual for them to all swap instruments without missing a beat. The Racines Trio is a great example of generations coming together to bring forth the music of one of the richest cultures in America! This is Cajun music at its finest!
