Cajun Music

A brief history of Cajun Music

Chris King reminded me just how interesting this music is (Photo of Chris).

A few examples from different periods:

Joe Falcon, Lafayette

Joe Falcon, Aimer et Perdre

Amédé Ardoin, Madam Atchen

Amédé Ardoin, Two Step de Eunice

Cleoma Falcon, J'ai passé devant ta porte

The Balfa Brothers, J'ai passe devant ta porte

The Balfa Brothers, Chère Bassette

The Balfa Brothers, Madeleine

The Balfa Brothers Play Traditional Cajun Music (samples)

Iry LeJeune, Evangeline Special

Beausoleil, Cajun Groove

Beausoleil, Cajun Party

Buckwheat Zydeco, Buck's Nouvelle Jole Blon

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys

Dennis McGee, two oldies