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Sady D. Courville (November 15, 1905 – January 3, 1988), was a Cajun fiddler noted for his extensive collaboration with Dennis McGee.
Early life
Courville was born in Chataignier, Louisiana, the son of Eraste Courville who was also a fiddler. In his early teens he bought his first fiddle and started learning from his father and Dennis McGee. By the time he was 16, he was playing dances with Amédé Ardoin around Chataignier and Faiquitaique.
Musical career
In 1929, Courville and McGee were invited to record in New Orleans. Courville was credited only as "second fiddle" on this record, but these eight tracks nevertheless "became the standard for Cajun duet fiddling." Around this time, Courville also recorded with Ernest Fruge.
In 1972, after a recording break of decades, Courville recorded with McGee again, this time on the Morning Star label.
Personal life
Courville married in June 1929. He decided to take a hiatus from music around this time due to the stress.
Courville died on January 3, 1988 in Eunice, Louisiana.
Discography
Vieille Musique Acadienne (1977) Swallow LP 6030, 3001
The Complete Early Recordings of Dennis McGee (1929–1930) Yazoo 2012
References
External links
Sady Courville at AllMusic
Sady Courville discography at Discogs
Sady Courville at Find a Grave
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- List of people related to Cajun music
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- History of Cajun music
