Track Listing

1. Deck The Halls
2. Jingle Bells
3. Silver Bells
4. Jingle Bell Rock
5. Frosty The Snowman
6. The First Noel
7. Here Comes Santa Claus
8. Joy To The World
9. Away In A Manger
10. Blue Christmas
11. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
12. Silent Night! Holy Night!
13. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
14. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36324 in Music
• Released on: 2002-06-01
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

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

surprise
I ordered this along with something else b/c I wanted free shipping, but I was pleasantly surprised. The music is so great. No lyrics, tight arrangements, recognizable melodies. Since we first popped it into the car CDplayer on the way to a family Christmas party, we've gone back to it several times. Great background music for a festive holiday party. Mellow and good.

LIke A Shot of Good Rum in Your Egg Nog!
Wow! If the thought of enduring another standard version of a Christmas carol, particularly when trapped on a long line in an overcrowed store, filled with other holiday shoppers detectably lacking in seasonal spirit, makes you yearn for a high security prison cell in Guantanimo, take heart! Cajun Christmas is the antedote. In fewer than three notes this masterful musician will begin driving the blas away and injecting you with a hearty dose of good cheer, Bayou style. These exuberant versions of the classics, with their delightfully surprising twists and turns, will jump-start your enthusiasm for holiday baking, gift wrapping and tree trimming. On Cajun Christmas, Jo-El Sonnier lives up to his considerable acclaim, and equally important, his producer did an outstanding job of capturing these highly spirited performances in all their contagious glory. There's not one lame track in the bunch. Whether you've a picky listener, fan of this genre or just someone looking for a festive addition to your holiday collection, Cajun Christmas is your musical glass of yule tide cheer. Bottoms up!

Very pleasantly surprised!!
If you like Cajun music and Christmas music, this is a great album for you. It is instrumental and the musicians are wonderful. I am so glad I ordered it.