This session accented the cajun side, although it included competent countrypop material as well. The lyrics tell the story of two people going to lafayette to get married. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises allons a lafayette captain gumbo 1 more 2 step. Allons a lafayette vinyl lp artwork beausoleil is the project of fiddle, banjo and guitar player michael doucet.
Lee benoit is a multiaward winning musician with the cajun french music association and is inducted into the cajun music hall of fame. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment allons a lafayette joseph falcon american epic. So, joe and cleoma played allons a lafayette on his german diatonic accordion probably a monarch which his dad bought for him in lafayette and cleoma played a guitar. The record is credited to joseph falcon, and in their day it was considered improper for a woman to perform in dancehalls. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises allons a lafayette joe falcon cajun music pioneer. Students learn to sing and move along to allons a lafayette while building vocabulary to describe rhythmic patterns. The special atmosphere of a real fais dodo, a cajun country dance, is captured here on this live recording by cajun music innovator, joe falcon. Allons in cajun french means come now or lets go which perfectly sums up what lafayette travels new inspiration journal is all about. This lp was discontinued years ago and we have limited quantities. He made the very first cajun recording back in 1928, of allons a lafayette, a version of which can be heard here. Allons a lafayette youtube boxcar willie does imitations of famous country music singers duration.
Besides the autobiographical title track, sonnier demonstrated his roots. Since the release of their debute cd 1 more 2step in 1990 captain gumbo has become a respected name at many venues. Newman, has found a comfortable middle ground between traditional cajun and contemporary country music, working both styles and achieving a measure of commercial and aesthetic success in each. How can we explore rhythmic patterns with the song allons a lafayette. We appreciate the needs of meeting planners, tour operators and group leaders and. Joseph falcon allons a lafayette lyrics genius lyrics. Cajun dance hall special by various artists on amazon. This song is by captain gumbo and appears on the album 1 more 2 step 1991. Popular cajun wedding songs allaboutweddingplanning. It is a festival of concerts and masterclasses at the heart of the city of lyon.
Meet the artists, learn new songs and watch entire concert videos from. Allons a lafayette smithsonian folkways recordings. Joseph falcon lafayette allons a luafette 1928 youtube. Newmans cajun country classics for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The song is based on an older traditional tune called jeunes gens campagnard. International piano competition of lyon france in 10 years, the international piano competition of lyon france has attracted about 600 competitors from nearly 50 countries. Check out cajun dance hall special by various artists on amazon music. The recording, allons a lafayette was released in 1928, and opened the. Browse the top cajun tracks to find new music and discover artists. Allons a lafayette lets go to lafayette from 1994 youtube. The benoit family band are a very smooth sounding cajun group from rayne, louisiana. Cajun weddings have ancient traditions that still hold true until our days. Petite, tes trop mignonne pour faire to criminelle.
Joseph falcon live at a cajun dance arhoolie lp 5005. The bluebell cajun dance band allons a lafayette youtube. Cleoma falcon nee breaux may 27, 1906 april 8, 1941 was an american guitarist and vocalist who, along with her husband joe falcon, recorded one of the first known examples of cajun music. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Captain gumbo is a band with a swingin repertoire of cajun and zydeco. Arhoolie lp 5005 this is an original shrink wrapped vinyl record from the lp era not a recent remake. Lee benoit check out these other links at userleebenoit. Listen free to beausoleil allons a lafayette radio. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. With a wide range of experiences and a long history in hospitality management we understand the needs of modern travelers.
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