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Babineaux Sisters — Kids In Cajun Music [AUDIO]
By: Mike Soileau | December 22, 2011
Gracie and Julie Babineaux, two sisters originally from Forked Island now living in Meaux Louisiana have put out their first Cd self titled the “Babineaux Sisters“. Let me tell you it’s really good. The phenomenal thing is that they just kids. Gracie is 13 and Julie is just 11 years old.
In their young career, they have worked with the likes of Wayne Toups, Steve Riley and Jamie Bergeron. how is that for a resume already? Here is a cut from there album. You want to check this out!
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The new CD has 10 cuts on the record. Nine of the songs are in French and one in English. Some of the highlights of the Cd are a remake of “Madame Sosthene” and “Old Violin” mad famous by Johnny Paycheck but this one is all in French.
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Here is one of the cuts of the album called “Chene Vert”. A beautiful acapella intro and a great waltz. Check it out.
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So make sure you check them out on Facebook at Facebook.com/Babineaux Sisters . You will be hearing about these two young ladies for years to come!
- Cajun Radio
By the time someone turns 24 years old, he or she is likely still working to reach a goal.
Sisters Gracie and Julie Babineaux have reached an important goal in 24 years of life. That would be a combined 24 years, though. Vermilion Parish natives Gracie, 13, and Julie, 11, who together form The Babineaux Sisters Band, recently recorded their first album.
Both girls said they are “relieved” to be finished with the production of their self-titled “Babineaux Sisters.” Relieved and...
“To know that it really happened is the best feeling in the world,” the girls said in a combined answer.
Gracie and Julie Babineaux were born in Forked Island and now reside in Meaux with their parents, Shannon and Cedric Babineaux. The debut album has a feel of home, especially the title track. The title song “Jolie Wetlands” written by Gracie and Julie, is about Vermilion Parish and how important wetlands are to the area’s future. The girls recorded this song, along with eight others, in both English and French.
“We decided to record “Jolie Wetlands” in English and French,” Julie Babineaux said, “because of how important the song was to us. We wanted everyone to understand our lyrics.”
The album, which took almost a year to write and compose and six months to record, has been featured on four radio stations, as well as the “Swamp N’ Roll” show. The sisters own copyrights to five of the songs on the album and they are listed in the Library of Congress. The Jazz & Heritage Talent Exchange also includes a bio of the band on its Web site.
The band has played several venues, including the Liberty Theatre in Eunice and the Abita Springs Opry. And they could be leaping the boundaries of Louisiana. They have received invitations to play in Canada and Washington, D.C. And a DJ in the Netherlands recently contacted the band about playing some tracks on his show. Piet Ribbers has a Cajun and Zydeco program.
“My husband and I are so very proud of them,” Shannon Babineaux said. “We are proud, not only of their hard work to keep their culture alive, but also their giving hand they lend to their community.”
As busy as the girls stay with the band, success in that area does not come at the expense of other important things in life.
Gracie Babineaux is in the 8th grade at North Vermilion High School. She is a 4.0 student and president of the student body. Gracie is also is 4-H vice president, Beta vice president, and plays piano for both the junior high and high school jazz bands.
Julie is in 6th grade at Meaux Elementary. Like her sister, she is also a 4.0 student. Julie is also president of her 4-H club, and vice president of her Beta Club.
“No matter how busy these young girls are, they always make time to give back to the community,” Shannon Babineaux said. “Gracie gives fiddle and accordion lessons, and Julie gives guitar lessons. They also make time to play at the nursing home once a month.”
The girls admit that balancing things in their lives is not always easy.
“Sometimes we feel overwhelmed,” Gracie said. “But our parents help us prioritize what is most important. That would be school. Then we are able to do other things.
“We are very lucky (because) my mom and dad are awesome.”
Julie agreed.
“My Granny and Paw help out too,” Julie said, “especially now that we have a baby brother, lil’ Gus. We do what we can and take it one day at a time!!
“Its all worth it. I wouldn’t change a thing. We live a ‘Bon Vie’, a good life.”
Read more: VermilionToday.com - Babineaux sisters from North Vermilion area release first album - ABBEVILLE Meridinal
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. Our band has played places such as, The Abita Opry, Liberty Theatre, the Swamp and Roll Show tv show, "Glen Echo Park" and other various venues. The song "JolieWetlands" was written by my sister and I, and is on Our Cd self titled"Babineaux Sisters". The CD has been featured on various radio stations in the US, as well as in Europe.
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The Babineaux Sister's Band is led by two talented young ladies from Southern Vermilion Parish. Gracie age 14has been playing music and performing since an early age of 7. She plays multiple lead instruments such as accordion, fiddle, mandolin, and is also the lead vocalist and songwriter for the band. Julie, age 12, has been playing music and performing since age 5. She is also able to play multiple instruments, she is the lead rhythm guitarist, plays mandolin and also sings back-up vocals. The Babineaux Sisters have written arranged and recorded their own music and are now teamed up with 4 professional adult musicians to deliver a unique style of Cajun and Louisiana folk music. The Band has a youthful drive and passion mixed with professional stage performances.
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