Track Listing

1. Diggy Liggy Lo
2. Jambalaya/ Bayou Pon Pon
3. Grande Mamou
4. Hackberry Hop
5. J'Ele Au Bal/ Colinda
6. J'Ai Passe Devant La Porte
7. Happy One Step
8. Jolie Blon
9. Bosco Stomp High Point Two Step
10. Valse Du Chere Baby
11. Evangeline Special/ Lacassine Special
12. La Porte De L'Arrier
13. I'd Like to Know/ Lake Charles Waltz

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #138650 in Music
• Released on: 1998-01-01
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .20 pounds

Album Description
The latest of the Regions Series focuses on the music of the Bayou country. This authentic representation of Cajun music comes complete with the Cajun Accordion, fiddle playing, and traditional songs of the area. French musician Jo-El Sonnier gives the project a true Creole sound.

About the Artist
Steeped in passion and relentlessly committed to his craft, Jo-El Sonnier has been the undisputed "King of Cajun" for the past 20 years and occupies a significant place in the rich artistic landscape of this country. Born in Rayne, Louisiana to poor, French-speaking sharecroppers, he began to play accordion at three years of age, debuted on radio at age six, and recorded his first session at age 11. Honored by the National Acadeny of Recording Arts and Sciences and by the Cajun French Music Association, Jo-El gives 100% of himself to his music insuring that his heritage doesn't die.

Customer Reviews

Cajun Memories
This instrumental is sheer pleasure. Jo-el Sonnier and Craig Duncan are tops in their field.