15 Louisiana Zydeco Classics

This compilation of classic zydeco music, part of Arhoolie Record’s America’s Masters series, features three selections by Clifton Chenier (“The King of Zydeco”) and two by his son C.J. Chenier. Rounding out the collection are tracks from John Delafose, the Sam Brothers, NEA National Heritage Fellow Alphonse “Bois Sec” Ardoin and his sons Lawrence “Black” Ardoin and Amede Ardoin, and the legendary Louisiana Creole fiddle player Canray Fontenot. This classic collection captures the unique sound of zydeco: bluesy accordion and danceable drum beats. Liner notes lists each track’s original album.

Track Listing

101	Zydeco Sont Pas Salé (The Snap Beans Aren't Salty) Clifton Chenier	03:15
102	Lafayette Special Sam Brothers 5	02:02
103	Rag around Your Head John Delafose	04:03
104	Old Time Zydeco Ambrose Sam	03:26
105	I'm Coming Home C.J. Chenier	04:55
106	Les Blues du Voyageur Alphonse “Bois Sec” Ardoin	03:08
107	‘Tante Na-Na Preston Frank's Swallow Band	02:12
108	I’m on the Wonder Clifton Chenier	04:20
109	Cofair Lawrence "Black" Ardoin	02:44
110	Aimez-moi Ce Soir Amédé Ardoin	03:07
111	Oh, Negresse John Delafose	03:53
112	Lafayette Zydeco Peter King and Lester Herbert	03:34
113	Bee de la Manche Canray Fontenot	02:22
114	She's My Woman C.J. Chenier	04:11
115	Je Me Reveiller Le Matin (I Woke up This Morning) Clifton Chenier	03:12