cajun
what it is
Cajun music, an emblematic music of Louisiana, is rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians of Canada. Cajun music is often mentioned in tandem with the Creole-based, Cajun-influenced zydeco form, both of Acadiana origin. These French Louisiana sounds have influenced American popular music for many decades, especially country music, and have influenced pop culture through mass media, such as television commercials.
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What is cajun?
Cajun music, an emblematic music of Louisiana, is rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians of Canada. Cajun music is often mentioned in tandem with the Creole-based, Cajun-influenced zydeco form, both of Acadiana origin. These French Louisiana sounds have influenced American popular music for many decades, especially country music, and have influenced pop culture through mass media, such as television commercials.
What are good cajun albums to start with?
Try J'ai Vu Le Loup, Le Renard et La Belette by The Balfa Brothers, Blues De Musicien by Pine Leaf Boys, French Blues by Nathan Abshire, and The Complete Early Recordings Of Dennis McGee by Dennis McGee.
Who are some women making cajun?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/cajun/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making cajun, from mainstream to underground.
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