Wilson Savoy | |
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Background information | |
Born | February 1, 1982 |
Origin | Eunice, Louisiana, United States |
Genres | Cajun, folk |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Cajun accordion, keyboards, fiddle, vocals |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | Rounder, Swallow, Valcour |
Wilson Allen Savoy (born February 1, 1982, in Eunice, Louisiana) is a Grammy winning accordionist, keyboard player, fiddler and singer with the Cajun bands Pine Leaf Boys and The Band Courtbouillon, as well as a local filmmaker in Lafayette, LA. His father Marc Savoy, famous accordion builder and musician, and his mother, Ann Savoy, musician, author and music producer,[1] are well known ambassadors and supporters of preserving the Cajun culture.