Cajun Social Music
Various Artists
Both live and studio performances by legends of French Louisiana. Abshire, Duhon, Savoy, Courville, and other names now widely known outside of Cajun country are captured here. The beauty and vitality of this wonderful musical culture are unique. Reissue of Folkways 2621 from 1975.
"Unpolished and spontaneous." -- Option
Track Listing
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101
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'Trape mon Chapeau | Hadley Fontenot, Sady Courville, and Preston Manuel | 2:27 | |
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102
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Jolie Blonde | Milton Mélançon, Marc Savoy, and Lurlin Lejeune | 2:39 | |
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103
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Tout ça c'est dur à croire | Marc Savoy, Milton Mélançon, Lurlin Lejeune, and Adausas Thibodeaux | 3:41 | |
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104
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Chère tout-tou | Nathan Abshire, Allie Young, and Armand Babineaux | 3:02 | |
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105
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Bosco Stomp | Nonc Allie Young, Bessyl Duhon, and Rodney Balfa | 3:04 | |
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106
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J'étais au bal hier au soir | Marc Savoy, Milton Mélançon, Lurlin Lejeune, and Adausas Thibodeaux | 2:33 | |
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201
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The Midnight Special | Nonc Allie Young and Hector and Bessyl Duhon | 2:52 | |
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202
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La Valse de Lawtell | Milton Mélançon, Marc Savoy, and Lurlin Lejeune | 1:25 | |
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203
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Courtableau | Nathan Abshire and Armand Babineaux | 1:46 | |
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204
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Un home marié | Nonc Allie Young and Hector and Bessyl Duhon | 3:05 | |
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205
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Mamou Two-Step | Milton Mélançon, Marc Savoy, and Lurlin Lejeune | 2:26 | |
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206
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La Valse d'amour | Nonc Allie Young and Hector and Bessyl Duhon | 3:24 | |
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207
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Osson Two-Step | Marc Savoy, Milton Mélançon, Lurlin Lejeune, and Adausas Thibodeaux | 3:00 |
Album Info
Folkways Suggests
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Cajun Country GuitarRichard Fontenot
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Cajun Jam SessionMichael Doucet, Danny Poullard, ...
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Cajun AlbumThe Savoy Family Band
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15 Louisiana Zydeco ClassicsVarious Artists
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The Mad ReelBeausoleil with Michael Doucet
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From the ArchivesDewey Balfa: Master of cajun music -
From the ArchivesNational Heritage Awards: Honoring Traditional Artists in the USA