Music of the Louisiana Gulf Coast
Allen Tullos (compiler), Emory University
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Cajun Music:
"Today's Cajun culture resulted from the blending
of several groups, primarily the Acadians, the descendants of French
Acadians who were expelled from Nova Scotia by the British in 1755
and who began arriving in Louisiana in 1765."
From "Louisiana's
Traditional Cultures: An Overview" by Maida Owens.
(http://www.louisianafolklife.org/LT/Maidas_Essay/main_introduction_onepage.html)
Audio Samples
Musicians Marc and Ann Savoy talk about their family histories, work and play in cajun culture. Marc discusses making accordions. Ann recalls pioneering singer Cleoma Breaux. (RealAudio, 13:43 minutes)
Musicians Marc and Ann Savoy talk about their family histories, work and play in cajun culture. Marc discusses making accordions. Ann recalls pioneering singer Cleoma Breaux. (RealAudio, 13:43 minutes)
http://www.amroutes.com/ram/savoy.ram
Cajun music discussed and performed by Michael Doucet with his band Beausoleil. (RealAudio, 7:06 minutes)
http://www.amroutes.com/ram/AR_0106Doucet.ram
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Visit with Steve
Riley (accordion, vocals), David Greeley (fiddle) and the
Mamou
Playboys. (RealAudio, 12:46 minutes) http://www.amroutes.com/ram/AR_0130Mamou.ram |
The Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band. Michael
Savoy (fiddle), Marc Doucet (accordion, vocals), Ann Savoy (guitar,
vocals), with special guest Richard Thompson. (1999) Source: Festival Tours International. |
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