Early Cajun Music

A unique window into the world of Cajun music between 1928 and 1965. Compiled histories from websites, books, news articles, liner notes, and interviews. Most come from my personal 78 collection. Also covering Creole, Cajun-Country, and Cajun swing.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

"Two Step De Te Momou" - J.B. Fuselier

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It's one of Jean Baptiste Fuselier 's more obscure tunes. Not to be confused with Lawrence Walker's "Mamou Two Step...

Thursday, May 25, 2017

"One Step des Chameaux" - Dennis McGee and Amede Ardoin

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One of the earliest Cajun recording artists covering one of the most well recognized melodies in the area. The tune was recorded by w...

Saturday, May 20, 2017

"Avalon Waltz" - Nathan Abshire

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Nathan Abshire lived most of his early life in a small town north of Gueydan called Riceville. After the war, he was approached by me...

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

"Frisco" - Cleoma Breaux

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Singer and guitarist Cleoma Breaux is remembered today for two major contributions to Cajun music. First, she and spouse Joe Falcon were ...

Thursday, May 11, 2017

"Bayou Teche" - Columbus Fruge

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Columbus Fruge recorded with his accordion for RCA Victor in 1929. There, he recorded a song as an ode to the the Bayou Teche. Jimmie R...

Saturday, May 6, 2017

"Redell Waltz" - Austin Pitre

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Austin Pitre (pronounced ‘Pete’) was a stellar musician, mainly because he was the stuff of legends. He drew capacity crowds at clubs, n...

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

"La Vie Malheureuse" - Walker Brothers

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Cajun accordionist Lawrence Walker became well known in the 1930s both in Louisiana and in Texas, specifically Dallas. Walker's firs...

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