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Is anyone here familiar with Wilfred Latour and/or Carolyn Russell?

Wilfred Latour was a singer and accordionist in two groups called the Louisianna Cajun Trio and the Zydeco Goodtime Aces in the 1980s. Carolyn Russell produced and performed on a recording of the Lousianna Cajun Trio around that time. An image of the CD cover can be viewed here: https://shared-assets.adobe.com/link/dd25c277-df19-493b-5ea2-be7624eaebc4.

I'm interested in tracking down relatives of either of them, as I have some artwork related to both of them that might be of interest to their families.

I'd appreciate any help you can provide to get me pointed in the right direction.

Thanks!

Re: Is anyone here familiar with Wilfred Latour and/or Carolyn Russell?

I met Wilfred Latour in the early 1980,s. If I remember correctly, he had a bar in Lake Charles. He was a good old-style accordion player.

Re: Is anyone here familiar with Wilfred Latour and/or Carolyn Russell?

Then he was a similar accordionist like you Robert :-)
Link#2 goes to an interview by Ann Savoy with Wilfred Latour.
Maybe Ann Savoy can help you.
I have an LP(1979) with the title Zodico Louisiana Creole Music on Rounder 6009
On this record is one track Bonsoir Two Step from Wlfred Latour and his Cajun Aces.
There's a booklet with the LP with information about Wilfred Latour.
Link #3 is about Carolyn Latour. She passed away in july 2019 :cry:

Re: Is anyone here familiar with Wilfred Latour and/or Carolyn Russell?

Here's some more information about Wilfred Latour at Link#2 and link#3.
I hope that some people from Louisiana can help you :-)

Re: Is anyone here familiar with Wilfred Latour and/or Carolyn Russell?

Thanks, everyone for your tips. I'll look into them to see what/who I can find ;-)

Re: Is anyone here familiar with Wilfred Latour and/or Carolyn Russell?

Mr Latour’s daughter’s name was Bert if that helps. Tom Sauber might have contact info.



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