The Balfa Brothers / Nathan Abshire / The Ardoin Brothers - The Cajuns Vol. 1 (1973, Full Album)

Released in 1973 on Sonet (UK), "The Cajuns Vol.1" captures some of the most influential figures of the Cajun Folk scene in an intimate live session. Set up and recorded by Sam Charters in Lafayette, Louisiana, the albums exhibits an ensemble of excellent players as well as giving a view into the rich musical traditions of the Acadien people.

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Track List:

The Balfa Brothers Orchestra with Nathan Abshire:
0:00 Acadien Two-Step
3:01 Waltz Of The Big Woods
6:09 I Passed In Front Of Your Door
8:27 Pine Grove Blues
14:39 The Windows Of Basile
19:11 Lacassine Special

The Ardoin Brothers Orchestra:
21:46 My Hat
23:46 Sunday Afternoon
27:12 Johnny Can't Dance
30:16 The Prison Bars
33:34 At The End Of My Road
36:39 Mamou Hot Step

Album Credits:

Tracks 1-6:
Dewey Balfa - violin and manager
Merlin Fontenot - violin
Rodney Balfa - guitar
J. W. Pelsia - steel guitar
Tony Balfa - -drums
Nathan Abshire - accordion

Tracks 7- 12:
Gustave Ardoin - accordion and vocals
Morris Ardoin - guitar
Lawrence Ardoin - drums
Kenry Fontenot - violin

Production and Photography by Sam Charters
Sleeve Design by Terry Brace (Plastic Dog Graphics)
Recorded at La Louisianne Studios, Lafayette, Louisiana, US

The audio is recorded and mastered from my personal copy of the vinyl. I do not own the rights.