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Ray Abshire. Photo courtesy of Falcon Accordions/Facebook

In memoriam: Ray Abshire (1951-2020)

March 27, 2020 by: Dan Willging

While Mardi Gras revelries were still going full throttle or winding down on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, Cajun music was dealt a severe blow with the unexpected passing of Ray Abshire. He had just finished playing on the wagon for the Mamou Courir de Mardi Gras with such musicians as David Greely, Neil Broussard, Glenn Fields and wagon organizer John Vidrine. The 68-year-old traditionalist was on his way home when he suffered a massive heart attack between Mamo...

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