Luderlin Darbone

Cajun and Country Musician

Mr. Darbone was born in 1913 in Evangeline, Louisiana, but is presently a resident of Sulphur, Louisiana. Luderlin is a member of the "Hackberry Ramblers." Their band plays both Cajun and Country music. Mr. Darbone plays the fiddle. He acquired his music skills through the New York School of Music, in New York City.

When the band first organized, they played their music only in Southwest and Southeast Louisiana. Now, they play throughout the USA. They have performed at the Berkeley Music Festival, Berkeley, CA. in 1965; The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, 1987-2000; Superbowl 1996; President's Summit on America's Future in 1997; and the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN 1999.