Christine Balfa

Christine Balfa
Balfa playing the guitar at the 2009 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
Background information
Born (1968-06-28) June 28, 1968
Basile, Louisiana
United States
GenresCajun
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals, triangle
LabelsValcour, Rounder, Swallow
Websitewww.christinebalfa.com
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Christine Balfa is a Cajun musician and founder of the group Balfa Toujours known for performing vocals, guitar, and the triangle. She is the youngest daughter of Dewey Balfa.

Balfa created the Cajun band Balfa Toujours in 1992; and her husband, Dirk Powell, was a long time member of the group.

Christine Balfa is a founding member of the Cajun band Bonsoir Catin, started along with the musicians Kristi Guillory and Yvette Landry in 2005. Bonsoir Catin was nominated for a Best Regional Roots Album Grammy in 2014.

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