This new CD is the result of years of planning, and every song on it has a special meaning for me. Keeping close to our heritage is important to me and to the rest of the band, which is why we have included songs that we grew up with.

 A native of Crowley, Louisiana, I began my music career at the age of four when I first started learning to play the accordion. By the time I was seven years old, I was playing my music publicly. At age nine, I learned to play the fiddle, and two years later I learned to play the piano.

 My band and I have performed at CODOFIL events, the Mardi Gras festival in Branson, Missouri, and festivals, banquets and events throughout Acadiana. We appear where ever people gather to have a good time and enjoy good music.

 This new CD illustrates our respect for our music heritage and for the Cajun Country way of life.

Kira Viator