Ann Savoy's landmark book of 1984, “Cajun Music: A Reflection of a People,” gave a voice to Cajun, Creole and zydeco pioneers, many of whom had never been interviewed. Savoy also told their stories through photos, sheet music and English translations of classic French lyrics.
More than 35 years after its release, Savoy's milestone will soon have a second volume.
19 Apr 2020
Beloved Creole cowboy Geno Delafose 'content' with farm and music life
Recorded before the pandemic, Geno Delafose talks about his loyal fans, cattle farm, a car-hauling service, a new wife and a “content” life. "The world doesn't owe me a thing." Hear the entire conversation in this episode of Cajun and Creole Talk.
30 Mar 2020
Moms Ann Savoy, Jane Vidrine soothe with French lullabies
Ann Savoy and Jane Vidrine earned Grammy nominations as founding members of the all-female Cajun band, the Magnolia Sisters. Along the way, these mothers and wives raised children who are Grammy-nominated musicians, artists, cooks and more.
Some of the same songs that rocked their children to sleep are in their latest CD and booklet, “Fais Do Do: Louisiana Lullabies.”
22 Mar 2020
Young fiddler Courtney Granger shines through diabetes, bullying
Courtney Granger quit school to escape bullying and travel to faraway places as a Cajun fiddle prodigy. Granger won Grammy nominations with his fiddle mastery and a haunting, old soul that oozed through his young voice.
Only 37 years old, Granger is cutting back on music after life-long illness has left him in need of a kidney transplant.
19 Mar 2020
After revamping zydeco, accordion ace Jeffery Broussard returns to his roots
The son of a zydeco pioneer, Jeffery Broussard brought new energy to the music in the 1980s and '90s. Young Creoles, who used to run away from the “old folks music,” flocked to his dances and craved accordion lessons.
Broussard has turned back to the clock to his traditional roots, with guidance from a new wife and strong Christian faith.
16 Mar 2020
Broussard Sisters water zydeco's roots with the claps and stomps of juré
I first heard this music at the Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette, where I saw Jeffery Broussard play a cajon drum box while his sisters sang and performed Jure. This great musical tradition has almost been lost. Please listen to this episode and help us keep the tradition alive.
Nick Poulos
Executive Producer
16 Mar 2020
Cajun music helps Coz Fontenot through house fire, wheelchair life
Herman sits down for a very moving conversation with legendary Cajun musician Coz Fontenot
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