Joe Falcon
Joseph Falcón (September 28, 1900 – November 19, 1965) was an accordion player from southwest Louisiana, best known for producing the first recording of a Cajun song, "Allons à Lafayette," in 1928. He and his wife Cléoma Breaux left for New Orleans to record the first Cajun record and went on to perform across southern Louisiana and Texas.
Joe Falcón | |
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Joe Falcón in 1934 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Falcón |
| Born | September 28, 1900 Roberts Cove, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | November 19, 1965 (aged 65) Crowley, Louisiana |
| Genres | Cajun |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Accordionist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Accordion |
| Labels | Columbia, Okeh, Bluebird, Decca, Cajun Classics, Arhoolie |
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