Christine Balfa is a founding member of the Cajun band Bonsoir Catin, started along with the musicians Kristi Guillory[4] and Yvette Landry[5] in 2005.

[6] Bonsoir Catin was nominated for a Best Regional Roots Album Grammy in 2014.

[1] Her father, the Cajun musician Dewey Balfa, gave her a triangle to play when she was still a toddler.

[8] She is the founder of the nonprofit organization Louisiana Folk Roots which has a mission to preserve and promote Cajun and Creole culture.

[9] Balfa has taught classes at Acadiana Symphony Orchestra's Conservatory of Music.