DeVillier honored as a La. Tradition Bearer

By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor Along the way to being honored as Louisiana Tradition Bearer during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles on Saturday, October 12, Cajun harmonica player Jerry DeVillier took command of the stage for about an hour during which he did what he has done for decades — entertain. DeVillier, 86, said he started playing the harmonica in 1943. “I listened to my dad play...

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