Cajun music is the heartbeat of Louisiana’s French heritage, born from Acadian settlers who blended old French ballads with Native, African, and Creole sounds. Played at lively fais do-dos, it’s music made for dancing and storytelling. The fiddle and accordion lead the melody, while the triangle (tit-fer), guitar, and bass keep the rhythm. Sung in Cajun French, the songs tell stories of love, loss, and joy. Though modern artists mix in rock and country, the spirit remains the same—music that bri
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