Chers amis, The first recording of Cajun music was "Allons à Lafayette" by Joe Falcon in 1928. By the 1930s, American popular music, especially string band country began to have a great influence on Cajun music and the accordion was abandoned. In 1948, a nearly blind accordionist from Point Noire recorded "La valse du pont d'amour" (The Love Bridge Waltz). The song was hugely popular and brought accordion based "French" music roaring back. The singer's name was Iry Lejeune. His catalogue of 28 s

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In Lafayette, there’s always reason to celebrate. Whether it’s a boudin festival, zydeco music, or river parade, the Cajun & Creole experience is ready when you are! | Lafayette, Louisiana

"Allons à Lafayette". Recorded in the early 1920's, it's considered one of the earliest commercial #Cajun songs to ever be recorded. But "Let's Go to Lafayette" isn't just a song. Come see what all the fuss is about. Visit www.lafayettetravel.com or click the "Book Now" button to start planning your trip to #Lafayette today! Song: "Allons á Lafayette" Artist: Lost Bayou Ramblers Link to Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhBD6Ub8m-Y | Lafayette, Louisiana

Allons a Lafayette! 🌶 These little musicians from Erath are helping to preserve our Cajun and Creole culture!! These 8-13 year olds participated in Camp de Musique of Petits Cajuns this week, and they entertained family and friends at Cafe Erath this morning with several toe-tapping songs they learned! Music educators Kylie Veazey Griffin, Gregg Griffin and Jason Harrington taught students guitar, accordion and fiddle! Students rented fiddles from Sola Violins 🎻 Accordions and guitars were pro

In preparation for Festivals Acadiens et Créoles we learned how to Cajun & Zydeco dance thanks to Fleurish Forever at Allons Danser 🪗 Thanks to LFT Fiber and everyone who came out and joined in the free lesson in Parc Sans Souci in Downtown Lafayette 🌳 We can't wait to see you put your skills to work this weekend dancing Festivals Acadiens et Créoles 🎶 | Lafayette, Louisiana

Avec Ugo Iannuzzi - Falcon, nous allons faire mentir les pessimistes : notre alliance Rassemblement National-UDR 🇫🇷 arrivera en tête des municipales 💪🏽🏆 Bourges est la victime collatérale de la politique immigrationniste d’Emmanuel Macron. Les crimes et délits ont augmenté de 30% depuis que le maire est socialiste. La taxe foncière a presque doublé en 10 ans (2014-2024), pour des services publics dégradés. Comme partout dans le Berry : la droite est de retour à Bourges ! 🇫🇷☀️ Hugo Morel R

Le 14 février, chers hommes, allons en brousse et revenons le 15 février à 10h précises. Je vous précède 🤗 | Marcus JOE

99 Year Waltz by Joseph Falcon