Artist Info: Canray Fontenot

Canray Fontenot (October 16, 1922 – July 29, 1995) was an American Creole fiddler and songwriter.

His birth date and place seem to vary by source, he was either born on October 16 or 23, 1922 in l'Anse aux Vaches, or on October 16, 1918 in l'Anse des Rougeaux, both located in Louisiana, USA.

Canray Fontenot was probably born in L'Anse aux Vaches, near Basile, Louisiana. His family was from nearby Duralde. Fontenot, who grew up working on a family farm, inherited his musical skills from his parents, who played accordion. [read more...]