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The Fiddle King of Cajun Swing

Harry Choates
The Fiddle King of Cajun Swing Cajun fiddler Harry Choates (1922 – 1951) is considered to be the “Godfather of Cajun Music.” In the 1940s, Choates fused his native Cajun music with Texas swing music, creating a popular and danceable music for the Cajun community living along the Louisiana and Texas Gulf Coast. An energetic performer, he is perhaps best known for his recording of “Jole Blon.” This collection includes most of the music recorded by Choates between 1946 and 1950 and features both Cajun two-step and Texas swing dance music. The liner notes provide a brief biography of Choates.

Track Listing

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Allons à Lafayette Harry Choates 02:42
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102
Basile Waltz Harry Choates 02:34
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103
Cajun Hop Harry Choates 02:37
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104
Port Arthur Waltz Harry Choates 02:41
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105
Harry Choates Special Harry Choates 02:45
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106
It Won't Be Long Harry Choates 02:21
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107
Wrong Keyhole Harry Choates 02:27
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108
Draggin' the Bow Harry Choates 02:33
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109
Te Petite Harry Choates 02:24
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110
Rubber Dolly Harry Choates 02:51
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111
Louisiana Harry Choates 02:26
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Poor Hobo Harry Choates 02:45
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113
Devil in the Bayou Harry Choates 02:13
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114
Rye Whiskey Harry Choates 02:54
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115
Fais Do Do Stomp Harry Choates 02:36
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116
Lawtell Waltz Harry Choates 02:28
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117
Bayou Pon Pon Harry Choates 02:37
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118
Chere Meon Harry Choates 02:38
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119
Harry Choates Blues Harry Choates 02:45
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120
Mari Jole Blon Harry Choates 02:26
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121
Honky Tonking Days Harry Choates 02:44
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122
Grand Mamou Harry Choates 02:56
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123
Je Pase Durvan ta Port Harry Choates 02:32
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124
Hackberry Hop Harry Choates 02:26
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125
Jole Brun Harry Choates 02:18
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Louisiana Boogie Harry Choates 02:43