Geno Delafose facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Geno Delafose
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Delafose at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2006
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| Background information | |
| Born | February 6, 1971 Eunice, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Zydeco |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instruments | Accordion |
| Years active | 1994 - present |
| Labels | Rounder Records Times Square Records |
Geno Delafose, born on February 6, 1971, is a talented American musician. He is famous for playing the accordion and singing zydeco music. Zydeco is a lively style of music that comes from the Louisiana Creole people in southwest Louisiana. Geno is known for creating a fresh, new sound called "nouveau zydeco." His music mixes traditional Creole music with sounds from Cajun music and even country and western styles. His father, John Delafose, was also a famous zydeco accordion player.
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Geno's Musical Journey
Geno Delafose grew up in Eunice, Louisiana. When he was just eight years old, he joined his father's band, the Eunice Playboys. He played the rubboard, which is a musical instrument you rub with thimbles. He continued playing with his father's band until 1994, when his father passed away. Geno also appeared on several of the band's recordings.
In the early 1990s, Geno switched to playing the accordion. He started performing as an opening act for his father's shows. In 1994, Geno released his first album, French Rockin' Boogie, with Rounder Records. This album's name also became the name of his band, which he still plays with today. He released two more albums with Rounder Records. Later, he signed with Times Square Records and released Everybody's Dancin' in 2003.
Geno also appeared on a special album called Creole Bred: A Tribute to Creole & Zydeco in 2004. In 2007, his album Le Cowboy Creole was nominated for a Grammy Award. This is a very important award in the music world!
Today, Geno Delafose lives in Duralde, Louisiana, which is close to Eunice. He runs his Double D Ranch there, where he raises cattle and horses. Every year, he hosts fun parties at his ranch for his fans.
Music Awards and Recognitions
Geno Delafose has received several awards and nominations for his music.
Grammy Award Nominations
The Grammy Awards are one of the biggest honors in music.
| Year | Category | Work Nominated | Result |
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| 2008 | Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album | Le Cowboy Creole | Nominated |
OffBeat Magazine Awards
OffBeat is a music magazine from Louisiana that gives out awards.
| Year | Category | Work Nominated | Result |
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| 2003 | Best Zydeco Album | Everybody's Dancing | Won |
| 2011 | Best Zydeco Band or Performer | Won |
Geno's Albums
Here are some of the albums Geno Delafose has released:
- 1994 - French Rockin' Boogie (Rounder)
- 1996 - That's What I'm Talkin' About! (Rounder)
- 1998 - La Chanson Perdue (Rounder)
- 2003 - Everybody's Dancin' (Times Square)
- 2007 - Le Cowboy Creole (Times Square)
