Travis Matte, known for his creative spin on Cajun and Zydeco music, is celebrating his birthday today!

Travis Matte has put out great music from classic Cajun songs to hip spins on Cajun music like "Tiger Tailgate Party, BBQ and Drink a few and Vibrator".

Travis released a new CD called "Old Time Cajun Songs" in 2013 and for his efforts he won seven awards for the CD this year!

Travis Matte Awards
Travis Matte Awards (Photo provided Allison Matte)
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On August 15th of this year, Travis basically swept the Cajun French Music Association's 26th Annual Le Cajun Music Awards at the Rayne Civic Center in Rayne, Louisiana.

Travis Matte collected seven awards for his traditional CD called "Old Time Cajun Songs.

Travis won for Male Vocalist of the Year, Accordionist of the Year, Best CD of the Year, Band of the Year, Traditional CD of the Year, People's Choice of the year, and Song of the Year, "Heaven Sent."

Travis Matte New CD
Travis Matte New CD "Old Time Cajun Songs" (Photo by Mike Soileau)
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Happy Birthday to you Travis from your friends at Cajun Radio and your fans all over the world! Thanks for keeping the tradition alive!

 

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