Various Artists - Cajun Music & Zydeco

- Artist: Various Artists UPC:011661157224Description:Includes tracks by Clifton Chenier, Dewey Balfa, Boozoo Chavis, Beausoleil and Ao. This 17-track compilation chronicles some of the best recorded moments in the renaissance of southern Louisiana`s French-based music styles, Cajun and zydeco. Culled from the catalogues of several labels -- including Rounder, Swallow, Arhoolie, Maison de Soul, and La Louisianne -- the songs highlight some of the best fiddle, frottoir (rub board), and accordion players of the genres. Contributors include: Clifton Chenier, Boozoo Chavis, Dewey Balfa, Buckwheat Zydeco, Beausoleil, Dennis McGee, Zachary Richard, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, and Bruce Daigrepont. It is an exemplary gathering of talent. ~ Roundup NewsletterTrack Listing: •DISC 1 1.Rosa, Tomorrow Is Not Sunday 2.Hack a Petit Moreau 3.Klfy Waltz 4.Zydeco Sont Pas Sale 5.La Valse du Grande Chemin 6.Paper in My Shoe 7.La Madeleine 8.La Misere M`a Fait Brailler 9.Marie 10.Why Do You Make Me Cry? 11.Quand J`Etais Pauvre 12.Zydeco Extravaganza Theme 13.Pierrot Grouillette et Mamselle Josette 14.Zydeco Boogaloo 15.Disco et Fais Do Do 16.Slow Horses and Fast Women 17.Mardi Gras Jig Album Information

Release Date:08/15/1992Type:CollectionGenre:CajunLabel:Rounder SelectCatalog Number:611 572Original Release Year:1992# of Discs:1Studio/Live:StudioMono/Stereo:Stereo Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.