Hackberry Ramblers
Hackberry Ramblers | |
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| Also known as | Riverside Ramblers |
| Origin | Hackberry, Louisiana |
| Genres | Cajun, country, Western swing, jazz, blues |
| Years active | 1930–2005 |
| Labels | Bluebird, Montgomery Ward, De Luxe, Arhoolie, Goldband |
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The Hackberry Ramblers, also known as the Riverside Ramblers, were a Cajun music band based in Hackberry, Louisiana. Formed in 1933, the group performed for over 70 years.
The band was active from 1933 until 2005, with some appearances after that date. The lineup changed several times, but the founders—fiddler Luderin Darbone (1913–2008) and accordionist Edwin Duhon (1910–2006)—led the group until Duhon died in 2006. While they focused on Cajun music, the Ramblers also played other American styles, including Western swing, blues, and rockabilly.