Book

Cajun music: a reflection of a people. Vol. 1

Bluebird Press • Eunice, La. • Published In 1984 • Pages:

By: Savoy, Ann Allen.

Abstract

According to Savoy Cajun music, which at one time was found only in the backwoods of Louisiana, now occupies a prominent place in America. For the Cajun, music is vital to the continuation of the culture, serving to bind together the old and new generations. 'Those who can identify with this music can identify with the people because the music is a reflection of the lives, strengths, sorrows, and joys of the people' (p. xi). This book presents a detailed discussion of the entire range of Cajun music from a study of musical instruments, songs, and the styles in the Cajun repertoire ca. 1984. Savoy organizes her material around several major themes: traditional ballads, early Cajun music, the string band era, the return of the accordion, traditional fiddle music, and modern song writers. Each division is examined from the standpoint of the outstanding representative musicians of the period, their discographies, and examples of their lyrics and songs.

HRAF PubDate

1995

Region

North America

Sub Region

Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Musician

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle, 1993

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

variable

Coverage Place

Louisiana, United States

Notes

compiled & edited by Ann Allen Savoy

Bibliography: p. 416.|Includes discographies

LCCN

84070917

LCSH

Cajuns