1. One Step at a Time - Chenier, Clifton
2. Zydeco Boogaloo - Dural, Stanley Buck
3. Balfa Waltz - Balfa, Will
4. La 'Tit Cord (The Little String) - Traditional
5. La Misère M'a Fait Brailler - Delafose, John
6. Rolling Pin - Traditional
7. Grande Bosco - LeJeune, Eddie
8. Bayou Pon Pon - Traditional
9. Two Step d'Amédé - Savoy, Marc
10. Disco et Fais Do-Do - Daigrepont, Bruce
11. Kolinda - Traditional
12. Slow Horses and Fast Women - Williams, Nathan
13. La Pointe aux Pins - Traditional
14. Fiddle Stomp - Public Domain [1]
15. Jolie, Petite Blonde - Abshire, Nathan
16. Chico Two-Step
17. J'Etais au Bal - LeJeune, Iry
18. Let the Good Times Roll - Spo-Dee-Ode-Moore
19. I Passed in Front of Your Door - Traditional
Album Description
Cajun and Zydeco - the dance music of South Louisiana - are two of the most thriving regional styles in the United States. Driven on by the accordion and violin, both Cajun and Zydeco music have enjoyed a recent renaissance thanks to many of the artists featured on this Rough Guide. Artists include: Clifton Chenier, Beausoleil, Buckwheat Zydeco, David Doucet, John Delafose and the Eunice Playboys
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Rough Guide: Cajun & Zydeco
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2001-10-08)
- Publisher: World Music Network
- Label: World Music Network
- Studio: World Music Network
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 4 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #240611
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Summary: Lots of fun 2007-01-09
Comment: Foot stompin good music. Good overview of Cajun and Zydeco. Not a bad track on the disk.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: I never expected to like it, but I did... 2001-12-02
Comment: The bizarre thing is, I really didn't think I was going to like this cd; I ordered it because I needed some non-mainstream music for my Music Theory class. But to my immense surprise, I found that I REALLY enjoyed the music.It has a sort of Western-ish feel to it, with the acordians, fiddles, and the distinctive twang of the French lyrics. If you don't think this type of music appeals to you, don't worry; it normally doesn't appeal to me, either. But the music on this cd is so infectiously happy and upbeat, you'll find yourself popping it into your cd player against your will. Very enjoyable rythyms, likable tunes. My personal favorites are "Balfa Waltz" (which I first heard on the Rough Guide sampler) and "Disco Et Fais Do-Do." One problem with this cd, as one other reviewer commented, is that it begins to drag on towards the end, and the music starts to blur. I love Rough Guide, but sometimes they have a tendency to stuff as much music into a cd as possible, making all the music lose its distinctivity. However, don't let that deter you from getting the cd! It really is a lot of fun, and I think you'll enjoy it.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Just What I Was Looking For! 2001-03-29
Comment: This CD is an excellent sampling of Cajun music and a great value with 19 tracks. I dare you to sit still while listening!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Great CD 2000-07-13
Comment: This is a great album that has a unique mixture of pure Cajun along with songs that are notably influenced by other genre's of music. The problem with a lot of Cajun albums is that all the songs begin to sound the same after a while. On this album each song has it own unique sound and style. One of the best compilations of Cajun I have ever heard.
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Rough Guide: Cajun & Zydeco
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