South To Louisiana: The Music of the Cajun Bayous

A history of the unique sounds of the Cajun Bayous. Extensive research, fieldwork, and personal interviews combine to provide a fascinating look into the sounds of South Louisiana. From early Cajun and Cajun-Country through Zydeco and Blues to the Cajun revival, included are the contributions of such legends as Joseph Falcon, whose "Allons a Lafayette" in 1928 was the first Cajun recording, and modern artists such as Doug Kershaw.