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Cajun Music Streaming Via the Internet(Listen to Cajun Music over the Internet)
Radio Louisiane - Pre-recorded Cajun, Zydeco, and French music broadcast from Live365.
The Hot Sauce Express - Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop each weekday morning from 6:00am to 10:00am broadcast live from Larose, Louisiana.
Lache Pas! - Cajun and Zydeco broadcast from WWOZ New Orleans live from 12:00pm to 2:00pm Sundays.
NPMusic.com - Not live but many mp3 downloads. Put together by Neal Pomea, this Cajun music site is a must visit if you're serious about Cajun music! He lists many old standards as well as their histories and downloads.
Mr. Poboy New Orleans - Self-dubbed "The Jambalaya Jam", Steve Polatnick plays host to a host of Louisiana style music. From Jazz to Swamp Pop to Cajun music The Jambalaya Jam keeps it spicy!
Rendez-Vouz des Cajuns - Live broadcast of Cajun music on Saturdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm from Eunice, Louisiana. Hosted by Dr. Barry Ancelet of KVRS in Lafayette, Louisiana; in English and French.
Bonjour Louisiane - Streaming Cajun music and information broadcast Monday through Friday, 5:00pm to 6:30pm.. Hosted by Pete Bergeron of KRVS in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Deman C'est Pas Dimanche - Traditional and roots Cajun music broadcast on Sundays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Hosted by Rick Michot of KRVS in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Bal de Dimanche Apres Midi - Cajun music on Sundays from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Hosted by "Nonc" Jules Guidry of KRVS in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Cajun Music Asociations
The Cajun French Music Association - An association to promote and preserve French Cajun music and culture. The site contains bits of history and information regarding Cajun music and social and cultural aspects.
Atlanta Cajun and Zydeco Association - A non-profit Atlanta, Georgia based organization to promote and educate about Cajun and Creole music and culture. They offer Cajun dance classes and host Cajun dance parties. Cajun/Zydeco Dance Section of Folkdancing.org - The promotion of folk dancing in general, they promote Cajun and Zydeco music and dancing as well. Less than an association, the site contains mainly links and essays about Cajun music and dancing.
The Cajun-Zydeco Connection of Alabama - Located in Huntsville, Alabama, the Cajun-Zydeco Connection offers dance classes and hosts Cajun/Zydeco festivals. They offer memberships and provide volunteer opportunities. The website features photos, Cajun and Creole food recipes, Cajun links, as well as a terse history of Mardi Gras.
Association of Cajun Music Enthusiasts of Birmingham, AL - A national association Cajun music enthusiasts established in 1992, the ACME hosts fais do-do inspired dances featuring Cajun and Zydeco music. The site has a calendar of dance events, dance class information, maps and links, as well as membership information.
Cajun Music Committee of the Colorado Music Association - The Cajun and Zydeco committee of the Colorado Music Association promotes the interests of Cajun and Zydeco music.
De Fa Tras (Texas) Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association - De Fa Tras hosts Cajun dances, festivals, and offers membership to their Texas chapter of the Cajun French Music Association.
Cajun Music Festivals
Medina Lake Cajun Festival - Founded way back in 1980, this Lakehills, Texas festival tribute to Cajun heritage and mucsic is always held on the fourth Saturday in September. It features a Cajun Arts and Crafts fair, a gumbo cookoff, plenty of authentic Cajun food, Cajun music, and much entertainment and fun.
Taste Louisiana Cajun Music Festival - With the boast of being the "Midwest's largest authentic Cajun & Creole zydeco festival", this Deep River, Iowa Cajun fete looks like it'll do Louisiana proud (just look at the photos on their website!). Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco music as well as food and dance workshops suggest that these Yankees 'get' it!
Cajun Music International
The Cajun Company (Cajun Band) - If you were to listen to this Cajun band's music before I told you where they're from you'd swear thay can't be too far from Lafayette. You'd be wrong. 'The Cajun Company' Cajun music band hails from Holland. So authentic in their craft of Cajun music that the Cajun French Music Association (CFMA) decided to award them the best Cajun music band outside of Louisiana. That's a pretty big designation! It's such an honor to our Cajun heritage when folks from half-way around the world adopt and perfect our music.
Saulieu Cajun & Zydeco Music, Film & Food Festival - Cajun and Zydeco music festival held each August in France. Mais, c'est au naturel!
Miscelaneous Cajun Music Links
Contemporary Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco Musicians - A very thorough listing of photos, biographies , and information about contemporary Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco musicians. Also check out the "summary of the history of Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco music"
Google's Feed of 'alt.culture.cajun' newsgroup ( it's like a web forum) - "Praline (praw-leen): The sweetest of sweets, this New Orleans tradition is a candy patty made of sugar, cream and pecans."
Miscellaneous Cajun Related Links
Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture - A hodgepodge of Cajun and Creole information, mainly about Cajun places and people. A great resource for anyone looking to learn more about Cajuns. A lot of work went into building this site obviously.
An Historical and Ethnographic Project of the Cultures Found in Acadiana. - An excellent resource site for studying the cultures that lived in and influenced Acadiana. Produced by the 'Louisiana Sociology Studies classes of Carencro High School', the site includes articles about Native American, Creole, Cajun, and African American roots of the area. A great site with loads of information!
