Cajun

Cajun music is a vibrant and soulful genre deeply rooted in the French-speaking Acadian communities of Louisiana. It fuses elements from various traditions, including French ballads, Irish and Anglo-Saxon tunes, German influences, and African rhythms, creating a rich tapestry of sounds. Characterized by the spirited squeeze of the accordion, the plaintive cry of the fiddle, and punctuated by the percussive rhythm of the 'tit fer (triangle), its lyrics often reflect the joys, sorrows, and spirited life of the Cajun people. Danceable and melodic, Cajun music encapsulates a zest for life and communal celebration, with artists like The Cajun Playboys and Pine Leaf Boys keeping the tradition alive through energetic live performances that encourage foot-tapping, two-stepping, and an immersive cultural experience.

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It's All Coming Back To Me
Single - Released June 27, 2025

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Accordion
Annie Blanchard
Anthony Krizan
Balfa Toujours
Belton Richard
Bonsoir Catin
Camey Doucet
Cedric Watson
Charles Verstraete
Curley Williams
D.L. Menard
DJ's Choice
Feufollet
Frank Ray
Féloche
Hans Keuper
Harry Choates
High Performance
Iry LeJeune
Jo-El Sonnier
Joel Savoy
Kevin Naquin
Kyle Huval and The Dixie Club Ramblers
Leo Soileau
Les Freres Michot
Lightnin' Slim
Linzay Young
Lost Bayou Ramblers
Magic Sound
Marcella and Her Lovers
Moon Mullican
Nathan Abshire
Paul Armfield
Paul Daigle
Pine Leaf Boys
Rosie Ledet
Sarah Quintana
Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band
Steve Riley
Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
Terrance Simien
The Armstrong Twins
The Cajun Playboys
Tipitina’s Record Club
Tonho Costa
Wayne Toups
Willy Clay Band
Wilson Savoy
Féloche
Terrance Simien
Wayne Toups
Frank Ray
Annie Blanchard
Accordion
Sarah Quintana
Jo-El Sonnier
Willy Clay Band
Belton Richard
Lightnin' Slim
Steve Riley
Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
Moon Mullican
Nathan Abshire
Lost Bayou Ramblers
High Performance
Pine Leaf Boys
The Cajun Playboys
D.L. Menard
Rosie Ledet
Cedric Watson
Paul Daigle
Kevin Naquin
Bonsoir Catin
Tipitina’s Record Club
Feufollet
Harry Choates
Wilson Savoy
Camey Doucet
Joel Savoy
Paul Armfield
Marcella and Her Lovers
Curley Williams
Iry LeJeune
Balfa Toujours
Hans Keuper
Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band
Magic Sound
DJ's Choice
Linzay Young
Anthony Krizan
Les Freres Michot
Leo Soileau
Kyle Huval and The Dixie Club Ramblers
The Armstrong Twins
Tonho Costa
Charles Verstraete