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BeauSoleil is more than a band — it’s a Louisiana music institution. Formed in 1975 in Lafayette, this long-running ensemble led by Michael Doucet blends Cajun, zydeco, folk, and touches of jazz and blues into a sound that’s both deeply rooted and refreshingly alive. Over the decades, BeauSoleil has celebrated enduring partnerships with a versatile lineup that includes David Doucet, Billy Ware, Tommy Alesi, Chad Huval, and many others, helping to carry the Cajun tradition to audiences far beyond Louisiana’s borders.