Meet Andre Michot with Lost Bayou Ramblers, one of the few local Cajun accordion makers

The makers of the Cajun accordion is dwindling in south Louisiana, according to Andre Michot with the Grammy-winning group Lost Bayou Ramblers.

Michot, who started the band with his brother, Louis, is the proprietor and craftsman behind Michot Accordions, where he builds, restores, and customizes traditional Cajun accordions entirely by hand.

Michot spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast. You can listen to their conversation here…

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