CAJUN MUSIC

CAJUN MUSIC A revival of interest in the traditional music of southern Louisiana in the 1970s and 1980s led to a rediscovery of Cajun music , the songs and dance tunes performed by the descendants of the French Acadians who settled the area. While elements of the Cajun style have been introduced into mainstream country music from time to time, through the influence of radio and recordings country music has also reshaped contemporary Cajun sounds. The Acadians originally hailed from the island…