The band, Sweet Cecilia, has released a tribute album to honor the late Albert "Pyook" Berard, a singer, songwriter, and Grammy-nominated musician from Cecilia, Louisiana.

Sweet Cecilia includes award-winning singers and songwriters Laura Huval, Maegan Berard, and Callie Guidry. The trio was guided by Al's wisdom and musical talent, which has led to their on-going success.

"We are excited to release our new album, A Tribute to Al Berard," said Laura. "The album features original songs written by my father, who was a world-renowned musician and a pioneer of the Acadian/Creole culture."

The Fund provides instruments to students, offers music scholarships to students of all ages, and supports community projects that support the arts and our cultural heritage. The CD can be ordered online at www.sweetceciliagirls.com or pick up a copy locally at any of the locations listed on Sweet Cecilia's website. The album will also be available for purchase on all streaming service websites.

Donations to the Al Berard Fund can be made at cfacadiana.org/alberard. Donations can be mailed to CFA, Memo: Al Berard Fund, 1035 Camellia Boulevard, Suite 100, Lafayette, LA 70508. For more information, you can email donorservices@cfacadiana.org or call 337.769.4843.

Donations support Acadiana's unique musical culture by providing instruments, master teachers, and music scholarships to students of all ages. The Fund also supports community projects that promote the cultural heritage of Acadiana.

All proceeds from the album sales will benefit the Al Berard Memorial Music Fund at Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA). This is not a CFA fundraiser. The Fund is a grant-making Fund that provides instruments to students, offers music scholarships to students of all ages and supports community projects that support the arts and our cultural heritage.