South To Louisiana by John Broven

South To Louisiana by John Broven

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South To Louisiana by John Broven

A history of the unique sounds of the Cajun Bayous.



Extensive research, fieldwork, and personal interviews combine to provide a fascinating look into the sounds of South Louisiana from early Cajun and Cajun-Country through Zydeco and Blues to the Cajun revival as the first comprehensive look into the history of this distinctive style of music. Included are the contributions of such legends as Joseph Falcon, whose "Allons a Lafayette" in 1928 was the first Cajun recording, Amadie Ardoin, Iry LeJune, and Nathan Abshire, and modern artists such as Doug Kershaw, Jimmy C. Newman, and the late Clifton "King" Chenier who have taken Cajun music to the national scene where the music of Louisiana is now heard around the world.
Broven, John: - John Broven, a contributing writer for the British magazine Blues Unlimited, is also the author of Pelican's South to Louisiana: the Music of the Cajun Bayous. He has been an ardent fan and collector of Louisiana music for twenty years, and is an honorary member of the Louisiana Music Commission in recognition of his research into the history of the state's music.
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ISBN 13 9780882896083
ISBN 10 0882896083
Title South To Louisiana
Author John Broven
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pelican Publishing Co
Year published 1983-06-30
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.