CAJUN SOCIAL MUSIC

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


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'Trape mon Chapeau Hadley Fontenot, Sady Courville, and Preston Manuel 02:27

102
Jolie Blonde Milton Mélançon, Marc Savoy, and Lurlin Lejeune 02:39

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Tout ça c'est dur à croire Marc Savoy, Milton Mélançon, Lurlin Lejeune, and Adausas Thibodeaux 03:41

104
Chère tout-tou Nathan Abshire, Allie Young, and Armand Babineaux 03:02

105
Bosco Stomp Nonc Allie Young, Bessyl Duhon, and Rodney Balfa 03:04

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J'étais au bal hier au soir Marc Savoy, Milton Mélançon, Lurlin Lejeune, and Adausas Thibodeaux 02:33

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The Midnight Special Nonc Allie Young and Hector and Bessyl Duhon 02:52

202
La Valse de Lawtell Milton Mélançon, Marc Savoy, and Lurlin Lejeune 01:25

203
Courtableau Nathan Abshire and Armand Babineaux 01:46

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Un home marié Nonc Allie Young and Hector and Bessyl Duhon 03:05

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Mamou Two-Step Milton Mélançon, Marc Savoy, and Lurlin Lejeune 02:26

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La Valse d'amour Nonc Allie Young and Hector and Bessyl Duhon 03:24


Osson Two-Step Marc Savoy, Milton Mélançon, Lurlin Lejeune, and Adausas Thibodeaux 03:00