Hadley J. Castille

Louisiana Hall of Famer, television and movie performer, and world-renowned Cajun fiddler player: These words describe musician Hadley J. Castille. Born and bred in Southwest Louisiana in St. Landry Parish, Castille has been immersed in the music of his culture from the cradle to the dancehall bandstand. His uncle, Cyprien Castille, taught him to play the fiddle when he was a young boy. He has been playing his fiddle ever since at dances and festivals, such as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and the Festivale Internationale in Lafayette. A crowd-pleaser, Castille h...