Cajun Cajun and Zydeco Regional and Ethnic R Styles

Cajun Cajun and Zydeco Regional and Ethnic R Styles

Cajun music is the music of the Acadians, French settlers driven from Nova Scotia in 1699 who settled in southwest Louisiana blending cultures with Spanish, Haitians, Germans, English, and Native Americans. Originally fiddle-based, the accordian, introduced by the Germans, is more often used today.Today's Cajun music features the traditional button Cajun accordian and triangle. The songs are uplifting and usually sung in French.

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Bands and Artists

See Also:

Dirty Linen: Historical Cajun Music - The history of the style from the perspective of its commercial recordings.
Louisiana's Living Traditions: Cajun Music as Oral Poetry - Article by Carolyn Ware on the metaphors in Cajun lyrics.
Cajun French Music Association - Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Cajun music and culture, Hall of Fame located in Eunice, Louisiana. Includes music awards, artist profiles, Cajun heritage, list of radio programs in Louisiana and Texas, message board, and membership inform
Louisiana's Living Traditions: Cajun Music: Alive and Well in Louisiana - The history of the style, by Ann Savoy.

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