Cajun Social Music - Featuring Nathan Abshire, Mark Savoy, Hector Duhon and Others / Smithsonian Folkways Audio CD 1990 / CD SF 40006

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Product Details

• Label: Smithsonian Folkways – CD SF 40006
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: US
• Released: 1990
• Genre: Blues, Folk, World, & Country
• Style: Cajun, Zydeco, Louisiana Blues

Overview

Cajun Social Music showcases the rich, soulful sounds of the Louisiana French, specifically the Cajun culture, which arose from the Acadians who settled in the swamps and bayous of southwestern Louisiana. This collection features a variety of talented Cajun musicians, including Nathan Abshire, Mark Savoy, and Hector Duhon, offering a musical blend of Cajun, Zydeco, and Louisiana Blues. The album captures the vibrant social and cultural life of the Cajun community through traditional songs and rhythms that have been passed down through generations. With lively accordion, fiddle, and guitar playing, the album brings to life the sounds of Cajun dances, celebrations, and heartfelt melodies.

Track Listing

1. 'Trape Mon Chapeau (Hadley Fontenot, Sady Courville, Preston Manuel) – 2:27
2. Jolie Blonde (Milton Mélançon, Marc Savoy, Lurlin Lejeune) – 2:39
3. Tout Ça C'est Dur A Croire (Marc Savoy, Milton Mélançon, Lurlin Lejeune, Adausas Thibodeaux) – 3:41
4. Chère Toutou (Nathan Abshire, Allie Young, Armand Babineaux) – 3:02
5. Bosco Stomp (Allie Young, Bessyl Duhon, Rodney Balfa) – 3:04
6. J'etais Au Bal Hier Au Soir (Marc Savoy, Milton Mélançon, Lurlin Lejeune, Adausas Thibodeaux) – 2:33
7. Midnight Special (Allie Young, Hector Duhon, Bessyl Duhon) – 2:52
8. La Valse De Lawtell (Milton Mélançon, Marc Savoy, Lurlin Lejeune) – 1:25
9. Courtableau (Nathan Abshire, Armand Babineaux) – 1:47
10. Un Homme Marié (Allie Young, Hector Duhon, Bessyl Duhon) – 3:05
11. Mamou Two-Step (Milton Mélançon, Marc Savoy, Lurlin Lejeune) – 2:26
12. La Valse D'Amour (Allie Young, Hector Duhon, Bessyl Duhon) – 3:24
13. Osson Two-Step (Marc Savoy, Milton Mélançon, Lurlin Lejeune, Adausas Thibodeaux) – 3:00

Key Credits

• Accordion: Nathan Abshire, Allie Young, Marc Savoy
• Fiddle: Sady Courville, Milton Mélançon, Hector Duhon, Bessyl Duhon
• Guitar & Vocals: Preston Manuel, Lurlin Lejeune, Rodney Balfa, Adausas Thibodeaux
• Triangle: Armand Babineaux, Adausas Thibodeaux
• Design (Cover): Ronald Clyne
• Recorded by: G. Dole
• Liner Notes (Annotated by): G. Dole