Music of the Louisiana Gulf Coast: Cajun Music

Music of the Louisiana Gulf Coast

Allen Tullos (compiler), Emory University

Gateway Sections:

New Orleans Jazz | Cajun Music | Zydeco | New Orleans Miscellany | Recommended Resources

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)

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

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.

Gateway Sections:

New Orleans Jazz | Cajun Music | Zydeco | New Orleans Miscellany | Recommended Resources