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Wilson Savoy
A fan with Wilson Savoy in June 2008
A fan with Wilson Savoy in June 2008
Background information
Born (1982-02-01) February 1, 1982 (age 42)
OriginEunice, Louisiana, United States
GenresCajun, folk
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Cajun accordion, keyboards, fiddle, vocals
Years active2000–present
LabelsRounder, 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.

  1. ^ Himes, Geoffrey (2007). "Cajun Sound, Rock 'n' Roll Energy". The New York Times.

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