Essentially the flip side of zydeco -- which is a predominately Creole genre that's "a little jazz, a little blues, a little French, and a little rhythm 'n' blues" -- Cajun music is a rural genre that has grown out of French folk songs and other European stylings. This compilation includes 12 cuts, each recorded by a different Cajun band. With lyrics sung in French, and melodies primarily played on accordions and fiddles, the contemporary Cajun groups featured on this colorful compilation should give the listener a good introduction into today's Cajun scene.
1 Filé– Pont De Vue 3:32
2 Bruce Daigrepont– Acadie À La Louisiane 3:01
3 Al Berard & Errol Verret– Let's Dance Two-Step 2:43
4 Charivari – Jolie Bassette 3:53
5 Hadley J. Castille– Beau Geste 3:53
6 Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys– The Corner Post 2:45
7 Marce Lacouture– L'Oranger 4:03
8 Balfa Toujours– Les Tracas De Todd Balfa 3:35
9 David Doucet– Balfa Waltz 3:48
10 Pott Folse– Hey La Bas 2:30
11 Cajun Playboys– Lafayette Breakdown 3:12
12 Jambalaya Cajun Band– Les Flammes D'en Fer 3:51
