Center for Louisiana Studies Archival Catalog

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A Tribute to the late and Great Lawrence Walker

Accession No.: 
C010-002

LL-126

Side 1:

  1. Unlucky Waltz
  2. Lena Mae
  3. Reno Waltz
  4. Mamou Two Step
  5. Evangeline Waltz

Side 2: 

  1. Chere Alice
  2. Yeaux Noir
  3. Allons Rock and Roll
  4. Country Waltz
  5. Both for the Same
Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
La Louisianne Records
Recording date: 
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
La Louisianne Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:30:07
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

My Zydeco Shoes Got the Zydeco Blues

Accession No.: 
C010-0020

Rockin' Sidney - My Zydeco Shoes Got the Zydeco Blues. Maison Soul LP-1009

Musicians: Rockin' Sidney on vocals, harmonica, accordion, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass, and drums; Accomplished by multi-track recording. 

Side One

  1. My Zydeco Shoes (Got the Zydeco Blues)
  2. Alligator Waltz
  3. Don't Be a Wallflower
  4. Twist to the Zydeco
  5. Joy to the South
  6. Joe Pete Is In His Bed

Side Two

  1. If It's Good For the Gander
  2. My Toot-Toot
  3. Dance and Show Off
  4. Let Me Take You to the Zydeco
  5. Jalapeno Lena
  6. Louisiana Creole Man
Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Zydeco, R&B, Swamp Pop, Louisiana
Creator: 
Maison Soul
Recording date: 
Sunday, January 1, 1984
Coverage Spatial: 
Ville Platte, LA
Publisher: 
Maison Soul
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

South to Louisiana and Other Hits by Johnnie Allan

Accession No.: 
C010-0021

South to Louisiana and Other Hits by Johnnie Allan; JIN LP 4001

Side 1

  1. South to Louisiana (North to Alaska)
  2. She's Gone
  3. What'Cha Do
  4. Your Picture
  5. Do You Love Me So
  6. Cry Foolish Heart

Side 2

  1. Lonely Days and Lonely Nights
  2. Little White Cloud
  3. Unfaithful One
  4. Whispering Winds
  5. Somebody Else
  6. One More Chance

 

Language: 
English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
JIN
Recording date: 
Thursday, January 1, 1959
Coverage Spatial: 
Ville Platte, LA
Publisher: 
Jin & Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Cajun Born

Accession No.: 
C010-0022

Cajun Born La Louisianne LP 147

Musicians: Johnnie Allan, Warren Storm, and Clint West; Fiddles: Rufus Thibodeaux, Tony Thibodeaux; Accordion: Blake Morton; Steel Guitar: Rodney Miller; Drums: Gerald Melancon; Guitars: Rex Hebert; Bass: Mike Dugas; Piano: Jesse Domingue

All songs written by Johnnie Allan

Side A

  1. Ma Belle Evangeline My Beauty Evangeline
  2. La Maison A Deaux Portes The House With Two Doors
  3. Tu Es La Mienne Pour Tou Jours You're Mine Forever
  4. La Baque Qui Brile The Ring That Shines
  5. J'aime Grand Gueydan I Like Big Gueydan

Side B

  1. I'm Cajun Cool
  2. L'amour, La Bourre, La Biere et La Guerre Love, Gambling, Beer and War
  3. Le Musicien The Musician
  4. Divorce A Trents Ans Divorced At Thirty
  5. Danse, Danse Tite Fille Dance, Dance Little Girl

 

Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
La Louisianne Records
Recording date: 
Sunday, January 1, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
La Louisianne Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Souvenirs

Accession No.: 
C010-0023

Swalllow LP 6056; Souvenirs - Dewey Balfa

Musician Credits: Tony Balfa, guitar; Robert Jardell, accordion; Tracy Schwarz, triangle; Peter Schwarz, fiddle, Dewey Balfa, fiddle and vocals

Side A

  1. Equand J'etais Pauvre
  2. La Valse du Canada
  3. La Valse de deux familles
  4. 1755
  5. Bienvenue au paradis

Side B

  1. Fiddlesticks
  2. J'ai Pleure
  3. Arrete Pas La Musique
  4. La reel de jolie
  5. La Mauvaise Nouvelle
  6. The Watermelon Reel

 

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Recording date: 
Friday, February 1, 1985
Coverage Spatial: 
Ville Platte, LA
Publisher: 
Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Nobody But You

Accession No.: 
C010-0024

Nobody But You - Little Bob and the Lollipops

La Louisianne LP 113

Side 1

  1. Nobody But You
  2. Just Got To Forget You
  3. Agent 00 Soul
  4. All These Things
  5. Out of Sight
  6. With These Hands

Side 2

  1. My Hearts on Fire
  2. Life Can Be Lonely
  3. I Got Loaded 
  4. Song For My Father
  5. My Girl
  6. Cry Cry Cry

 

Language: 
English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Swamp Pop, Louisiana, Soul, R&B
Creator: 
La Louisianne Records
Recording date: 
Saturday, January 1, 1966
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
La Louisianne Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Vin Bruce's Cajun Country

Accession No.: 
C010-0025

Vin Bruce's Cajun Country Swallow LP 6015

Recorded at Cosimo Studio in New Orleans, LA

Musician Credits: Doc Guidry, fiddle; Harry Anselmi, lead guitar; Eldridge "Johnny" Comeaux, steel guitar; Eldridge Robichaux, piano; Clifton Fonseca, guitar; Billy Dufrene, drums; Richard "Sleepy" Brunet, bass; Pat Curole, guitar

Side One

  1. Valse d'amitie
  2. Veuve de la coulee
  3. Made A Big Mistake
  4. Fifty Cents Song
  5. Drunkard's Dream
  6. Convict Waltz

Side Two

  1. Wild Side of Life
  2. My Bucket's Got a Hole In It
  3. Maiden's Prayer
  4. Cold Cold Heart
  5. Last Letter
  6. Walk Through This World With Me

 

Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Recording date: 
Saturday, January 1, 1972
Coverage Spatial: 
Ville Platte, LA
Publisher: 
Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Ensemble Encore

Accession No.: 
C010-0026

Octa Clark, accordion; Hector Duhon, fiddle; Michael Doucet, mandolin on H tracks, guitar on L and H* tracks, violin on CF tracks; Bessyl Duhon, guitar on all H tracks, violin on H* tracks; David Doucet, guitar on all CF tracks. 

Rounder Records 6011. Booklet essay includes pictures, Cajun French transcriptions, biographical essay, and band discography. 

Side One:

  1. La valse du Jamboree (H)
  2. High Ball (H)
  3. Le 'tit negre a Tante Dolice (H)
  4. Acadian Two-Step (L)
  5. Allons a Lafayette (CF)
  6. Jolie Blonde (CF)
  7. Cajun Twist (CF)

Side Two:

  1. La valse des grands chemins (H)
  2. Lafayette Breakdown (CF)
  3. Chere Alice (L)
  4. Basco Stomp (L)
  5. La Valse du grand bois (H*)
  6. J'ai ete-z au bal (CF)
  7. Home Sweet Home (H)

H sessions are at home of Hector on July 21, 1981.

CF sessions are in Baton Rogue, April 28, 1982

L sessions are in Lafayette, March 15, 1981

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Rounder Records
Recording date: 
Tuesday, July 21, 1981
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Rounder Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:47:38
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 14, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

This is Mamou Cajun Radio

Accession No.: 
C010-0027

Mamou Cajun Band: Sady Courville, violin; Preston Manuel, guitar and vocals; LeRoy Fuselier, accordion and vocals; Joe Bradford, triangle

Side 1

  1. Lafayette Two Step
  2. Tous Les Soirs
  3. The Cajun Strip
  4. La Valse de Famille
  5. The Pine Grove Blues
  6. La Valse de Gran Mamou
  7. The Cajun Hour Two Step

Side 2

  1. The Perrodin Two Step
  2. Cher Toutout
  3. Love Bridge Waltz
  4. Hathaway Two Step
  5. The Crooked Road Waltz
  6. La Pistache de Tant Nana
  7. Johnny Can't Dance

 

Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Rounder Records
Recording date: 
Monday, January 1, 1979
Coverage Spatial: 
Fred's Lounge, Mamou, LA
Publisher: 
Sonet Sonet
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:39:53
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 14, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Friday, October 31, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Joseph Falcon Louisiana Cajun Music Recorded at the Triangle Dance Hall in Scott, LA.

Accession No.: 
C010-0028

Arhoolie Foundation LP F 5005. Joseph Falcon, vocals and accordion; Theresa Falcon, drums; Lionel Leleux, fiddle; Allen Richard, guitar

Side A

  1. Les Flames D'enfer
  2. Le Tortillage
  3. Lacassine Special
  4. Allons A Lafayette

Side B

  1. Osson Two Step
  2. Hip et Taiaut
  3. Creole Stomp
  4. Allons Danser Colinda

 

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Arhoolie Foundation
Recording date: 
Tuesday, July 2, 1963
Coverage Spatial: 
Scott, LA
Publisher: 
Sonet Sonet
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:39:34
Cataloged Date: 
Monday, November 17, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Friday, October 31, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Good n' Cajun

Accession No.: 
C010-0029

Good n' Cajun, Belton Richard. Swallow LP 6021

Arranger and Engineer: Joe Jr Avants; Producer: Floyd Soileau

Musicians: Belton Richard, accordion; Vernon Bergeron, drums; Junior Martin, Steel guitar; Lennis Richard, bass; Johnny Credeur, rhythm guitar; Walden "Sleepy" Hoffpauir & Allen Ardoin, fiddles; Charles Gilbeaux, piano

Side 1

  1. The "Cajun" Streak (3:12)
  2. Chere Tout Toue (2:56)
  3. The Back Door (3:13)
  4. Cette La J'Aime (3:07)
  5. Bosco Stomp (2:34)
  6. She Didn't Know I Was Married (3:52)

Side 2

  1. Behind Closed Doors (2:52)
  2. Flames of Hell (2:59)
  3. Heart Broken Waltz (3:08)
  4. Roll on Wagon Wheel (2:12)
  5. I Don't Want You Back (3:38)
  6. Lord I Need Somebody Bad (3:24)

 

Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Recording date: 
Friday, April 5, 1974
Coverage Spatial: 
Ville Platte, LA
Publisher: 
Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:38:02
Cataloged Date: 
Monday, November 17, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Friday, October 31, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

les Cajuns

Accession No.: 
C010-0030

les Cajuns , featuring the Balfa Brothers - Le Chant du Monde LDX 74553, licened by Swallow Records

Face A

  1. La Valse de bambocheur
  2. Lacassine Special
  3. My True Love
  4. La Valse de Grand Bois
  5. Family Waltz
  6. La Valse de Newport

Face B

  1. Sauvage sur le chichot
  2. T'es Petite Et T'es Mignonne
  3. Two Step A Hadley
  4. La Valse de Balfa
  5. Parlez-Nous a boire
  6. Les Blues De Cajun

 

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Le Chant du Monde
Informants: 
John and Allan Lomax
Coverage Spatial: 
Eunice, LA
Publisher: 
Swallow Records/Le Chant Du Monde
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

The Balfa Brothers - The New York Concerts

Accession No.: 
C010-0031

The Balfa Brothers - The New York Concerts. Swallow Records LP-6037

Musician Credits:

Allie Young, accordion on B2, B5, and B6; Hadley Fontenot, accordion on A1 to A6, and B1, B3, B4; Will Balfa, Dick Richard, and Dewey Balfa on fiddles; Rodney Balfa, guitar; Tom Aaron, triangle

A1  Jolie Blonde (2:53)
A2  Les Flames D'enfer (2:52)
A3  Les Bars De La Prison (3:05)
A4  Two Step De Lacassine (2:44)
A5  I Don't Want You Anymore (2:59)
A6  La Valse De Grand Bois (2:34)
B1  J'ai Passe Devant Ta Porte (3:22)
B2  Hippy Ti-Yo (2:37)
B3  Madame Sostan (2:36)
B4  La Valse Criminel (4:38)
B5  You Had Some But Won't Have Anymore (2:41)
B6  Tee Yeaux Noir (3:33)

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Music Live Performance
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Recording date: 
Saturday, May 13, 1978
Coverage Spatial: 
New York, NY
Publisher: 
Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

The Church Point Playboys Produces Four Accordion Players

Accession No.: 
C010-0032

Bee Records LP 104

The Church Point Playboys Produces Four Accordion Players, recorded at the Church Point Centennial on Sep 29, 1973

Musician credits: Terry Cormier, Felton LeJeune, Jimmie Venable, and Reggie Mattie on accordions; Cooper Larcade, bass; Elton Cormier, steel guitar; Raymond Francois, violin; Kenneth David, guitar; Barry Cormier, drums 

Side One

  1. Le Corde Autour De Mon Coup
  2. The Church Point Two Step
  3. Ton Alliance Pour Un Souvenir
  4. La Valse de tee Maurice
  5. Le Special Du Bayou Noir
  6. J'ai Passe Devant Ta Porte

Side Two

  1. Trop Jeune Pour Se Marrier
  2. Jeune Gents De La Campagne
  3. La Valse De Lafayette
  4. LA Demiere Fois
  5. Leau Lavager Au Bayou
  6. La Reine De Mon Ceur

 

 

Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Bee Records
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 29, 1973
Coverage Spatial: 
Church Point, LA
Publisher: 
Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Zodico: Louisiana Creole Music

Accession No.: 
C010-0033

ZODICO: Louisiana Creole Music, Rounder Records 6009; Booklet with essays and translations included inside

A1 The Carrière Brothers– La-La D'Un Pas
A2 The Carrière Brothers– Tu M'as Quitté Dans La Porte
A3 Fremont Fontenot– Contredanse
A4 Inez Catalon– 'Tites Toutes Rivières Faîtra Une Grand Rivière
A5 Inez Catalon– Chaque Coronel
A6 Inez Catalon– Marie Madeleine
A7 Inez Catalon– Coosh-Coosh Après Brûler
A8 The Ardoin Family– 'Tite Fille
A9 The Ardoin Family– Chant De Mardi Gras
A10 The Ardoin Family– Madame Edward (Petite Ou Grosse)

B1 Mike And The Soul Accordion Band– Lucille
B2 The Lawtell Playboys– Colinda
B3 The Lawtell Playboys– Les Flammes D'Enfer
B4 Sampy And The Bad Habits– La Pistache À Tante Nana
B5 Sampy And The Bad Habits– Mo Coeur Cassé
B6 Wilfred Latour And His Travel Aces– Bonsoir Two Step

Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Creole, La la, Zydeco, French, Folk
Creator: 
Rounder Records
Recording date: 
Tuesday, November 30, 1976
Coverage Spatial: 
Church Point, LA
Publisher: 
Rounder Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Cajun Spirit

Accession No.: 
C010-0034

Cajun Spirit featuring the Sundown Playboys, Swallow LP 6083

Musician credits: Homer LeJeune, accordion and vocals; Dale Benoit, bass; Lesa Cormier, drums; Lee Lavergne, engineer; Darrell Higginbotham, guitar and vocals; Danny Cormier, steel guitar and harmony vocals; Wallace Touchet, fiddle

A1  If God Wants, I Want (Su Diew Veut, Moi Je Veux) 4:26
A2  Newly Married Two Step (Two Step Des Nouveaux Marier) 3:08
A3  Another Night In Your Arms (Une Autre Nuit Dans Tes Bras) 2:52
A4  Jitterbug And Cut A Rug 2:53
A5  Waltz Of The Past (La Valse de passe) 2:51

B1  If I Could Forget (Si Je Pouvais Oublier) 3:38
B2  Homer's Two Step 3:03
B3  The Memories And My Wedding Ring (Les Memoires et les alliances) 3:20
B4  My Grandpa Never Saw (Mon Grand-Pere N'a Jamais Vu) 2:33
B5  The Back Door (La Porte Derriere) 3:16

 

Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Recording date: 
Monday, January 1, 1990
Coverage Spatial: 
Ville Platte, LA
Publisher: 
Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:33:12
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Monday, November 3, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Montel Presents The Boogie Kings

Accession No.: 
C010-0035

Montel Presents the Boogie Kings, MLP 104

Musician Credits: Dan Silas, Baritone Saxophone; Gary Dorsey, bass; Joe Taylor, drums; Jack Hall, guitar; Ned Theall, trumpet; Bryan Leger, Organ and Bass; Dale Chantel, Tenor Saxophone; Jimmy Norris, Tenor Saxophone; Jerry "Count" Jackson, Tenor Saxophone; Gee Gee Shinn, vocals and trumpet

Side One

A1  Fever
A2  Crying Man
A3  Harlem Shuffle
A4  Funny
A5  You've Lost That Loving Feeling
A6  Devil Of A Girl

Side Two
B1  Land Of A Thousand Dances
B2  I Can't Stop Loving You
B3  Satisfaction
B4  Change Gonna Come
B5  Lonely Room

Language: 
English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Swamp Pop, Louisiana, Soul, Blue-Eyed Blues
Creator: 
Montel Michelle Records
Recording date: 
Saturday, January 1, 1966
Coverage Spatial: 
Nashville, TN
Publisher: 
Montel Michelle Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:34:57
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Monday, November 3, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Religious Recordings From Black New Orleans 1924-1931

Accession No.: 
C010-0036

Religious Recordings From Black New Orleans 1924-1931, 504 Records LP 20

Booklet with pictures and essays inside

Side A

  1. St. Mark's Chanters– Buked And Scorned
  2. St. Mark's Chanters– Live Humble
  3. St. Mark's Chanters– So High
  4. Rev. A. A. Gundy– The Old Account Was Settled Long Ago
  5. Rev. A. A. Gundy– While The Blood's Running Warm In Your Veins
  6. Rev. A. A. Gundy– Lift Him Up
  7. Original Valentin Choral Club Quintette– Give Me That Old Time Religion
  8. Original Valentin Choral Club Quintette– Sing On

Side B

  1. Black Billy Sunday– The Red Horse And It's Rider
  2. Alma Lillie Hubbard– The Old Ark Is A'Movin'
  3. Wesley Trio– Every Time I Feel De Spirit
  4. Wesley Female Quartet– Reign Massa Jesus Reign
  5. The Second Zion Four– The Second Zion Four Are We
  6. The Second Zion Four– Praise Him Shining Angels
  7. The Second Zion Four– On Flowery Beds Of Ease
  8. New Orleans University Glee Club– Climbing Jacob's Ladder
Language: 
English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Hymns, Negro Spirituals, Black Protestantism, New Orleans
Creator: 
504 Records
Recording date: 
Sunday, January 1, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
New Orleans, LA
Publisher: 
504 Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:46:53
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Monday, November 3, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

The Good Times are Killing Me

Accession No.: 
C010-0037

Nathan Abshire Featuring the Balfa Brothers - The Good Times Are Killing Me, Swallow Records LP 6023

A1  Choupique Two Step; Vocals – Nathan Abshire
A2  Tracks Of My Buggy; Vocals – Rodney Balfa
A3  Nathan's Lafayette Two-Step; Vocals – Nathan Abshire
A4  Dying In Misery; Vocals – Dewey Balfa
A5  Tramp Sur La Rue; Vocals – Thomas Langley
A6  Partie A Grand Basile; Vocals – Nathan Abshire

B1  J'Ai Etais Au Balle;Vocals – Rodney Balfa
B2  Valse De Kaplan; Vocals – Dewey Balfa
B3  If You Don't Love Me; Vocals – Thomas Langley
B4  Offshore Blues; Vocals – Thomas Langley
B5  Let Me Hold Your Hand; Vocals – Nathan Abshire
B6  La Noce A Rosalie; Vocals – Nathan Abshire

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Recording date: 
Wednesday, January 1, 1975
Coverage Spatial: 
Ville Platte, LA
Publisher: 
Flat Town Music
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:35:30
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Friday, November 14, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

The Best of Cajuns Hits Vol 3

Accession No.: 
C010-0038

The Best of Cajun Hits Volume 3, Various Artists, Swallow Records LP 6033

A1 Camey Doucet - Jimmy Thibodeaux et Musique– Hold My False Teeth (And I'll Show You How To Dance) 
A2 Pat & Gary Breaux– Married To One, In Love With Another 
A3 Joe Bonsall & Orange Playboys– You Can Blame Yourself 
A4 Sundown Playboys– Saturday Night Special 
A5 Nathan Abshire– Valse De Holly Beach 
A6 D. L. Menard / Badeaux & La. Aces– The Back Door 

B1 Nathan Abshire– Pine Grove Blues 
B2 Camey Doucet - Jimmy Thibodeaux et Musique– Who Stole The Pies 
B3 Belton Richard– La Jolie Blonde 
B4 Joe Bonsall & Orange Playboys– Cajun Bad Leroy Brown 
B5 D. L. Menard & La. Aces– It's Too Late You're Divorced 
B6 Blackie Forestier– Lonesome Night 

Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Recording date: 
Sunday, January 1, 1978
Coverage Spatial: 
Ville Platte, LA
Publisher: 
Flat Town Music
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:32:59
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Monday, November 17, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Louisiana Cajun Music Vol. 5: The Early Years (1928-1938)

Accession No.: 
C010-0039

Louisiana Cajun Music Vol. 5: The Early Years (1928-1938), Various Artists, Old Timey Records LP 114

A1 Amadie, Ophy & Cleoma Breaux– Ma Blonde Est Partie (Jole Blonde)
A2 Amadie, Ophy & Cleoma Breaux– Vas Y Carrement (Step It Fast)
A3 Leo Soileau & Moise Robin– Ma Cherie Tite Fille
A4 Leo Soileau & Moise Robin– Easy Rider Blues
A5 Dennis McGee– Madame Young Donnez Moi Votre Plus Jole Blonde
A6 Breaux Freres– One Step Marie
A7 Blind Uncle Gaspard & Dela Lachney– Baoille


B1 Angela LeJune– Bayou Pom Pom One Step
B2 Angela LeJune– Valse De Pointe Noire
B3 Dudley & James Favor– T'Es Petite A Ete T'Es Meon
B4 Breaux Freres– Mazurka De La Louisiane
B5 Amade Ardoin– La Turtape De Saroied
B6 Walter Coquille– Mayor Of Bayou Pom Pom - Part 1
B7 Walter Coquille– Mayor Of Bayou Pom Pom - Part 2

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Old Timey Records
Recording date: 
Monday, January 1, 1973
Coverage Spatial: 
New Orleans, LA
Publisher: 
Old Timey Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:44:12
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Monday, November 17, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Blackie Forestier's Cajun Music

Accession No.: 
C010-004

LL-135

Side 1:

  1. Cotton Fields
  2. A Fool For Leaving You
  3. Louise
  4. My Little Girl
  5. Little Road Waltz
  6. Bayou Sam

Side 2: 

  1. All for the same
  2. Louisburg Waltz
  3. Road Runner
  4. Soliders Waltz
  5. Lake Arthur Waltz
  6. What's Her Name

 

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
La Louisianne Records
Recording date: 
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
La Louisianne Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:34:05
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Mamou

Accession No.: 
C010-0040

Mamou, Jungle Records LP JR 1010

Musician Credits: Steve FaFleu, guitar and vocals; Jonno Frishberg, fiddle, accordion, viola; Eraste Fontenot, bass; Joe Granger, drums and bastrang; Guests: Mike Buck, drums on A3 and A5; Mike Stewart, lead guitar on A5; Kirs McKay and Susan Voelz, background vocals; Rita M LaFleur on tambourine on B5, horse hoofs on B6; Leanna Meloncon, bastrang on B1 and B6

Side A

  1. Jolie Blonde 4:33
  2. Un Homme De Pitié 2:33
  3. Between The Lines 3:33
  4. Bayou Teche 4:05
  5. Bébé Catin 3:45
  6. La Valse De Balfa 4:09

Side B

  1. Les Flammes D'En Fer 3:17
  2. Hurricane 3:31
  3. Madam Boso 2:12
  4. La Louisiane 3:58
  5. 'Tit Galop Pour Mamou 3:07
  6. La Danse De Mardi Gras 6:19
Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Swamp Rock, Southern Rock
Creator: 
Jungle Records
Recording date: 
Friday, January 1, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Austin TX, Mamou, LA
Publisher: 
Flat Town Music
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Monday, November 17, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Jo-El Sonnier Cajun Life

Accession No.: 
C010-0041

Rounder Records 3049

Personnel on all cuts except "Cajun Life" and "Louisiana Blues" : Michael Doucet, rhythmn guitar; Merlin Fontenot, fiddle; Jay Stutes, Dobro; Roy Huskey, bass; Buddy Harmon, drums; Earl Ball, piano; Jo-El Sonnier, vocals, guitar, drums, and french accordion

"Louisiana Blues" personnel: Earl Ball, piano; Pete Drake, steel guitar; Bob Milsap, guitar; Joe Allen, bass; Willie Ackerman, drums; Bob White, fiddle; Jo-El Sonnier, vocals, accordion, and hermonica

"Cajun Life" personnel: Phil Ball, guitar; Henry Strzelecki, bass; Kenny Kennerson, piano; Vic Jordan, guitar; Billy Reynolds, drums; Gene O'Neal steel guitar; Tommy Williams, fiddle; Jo-El Sonnier, vocals and accordion

Side A:

  1. Cajun Life
  2. Tes Yeux Bleu
  3. Allons A Lafayette
  4. Bayou Teche Waltz
  5. Les Flammes d'Enfer

Side B:

  1. Lacassine Special
  2. Chere Alice
  3. Louisiana Blues
  4. Les Grands Bois
  5. Perrodin Two-Step

 

Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Rounder Records
Recording date: 
Tuesday, January 1, 1980
Coverage Spatial: 
Crowley, LA; Nashville, TN
Publisher: 
Rounder Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:27:38
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Boogie Blues 'N' Zydeco

Accession No.: 
C010-0042

Boogie Blues 'N' Zydeco - Rockin' Sidney. Maison Soul LP 1008

Recorded and mixed by Mark Miller at MASTER-TRAK STUDIOS, in Crowley, LA. Musicians: Katie Webster, piano; Thomas Shreve, guitar; Warren Storm, drums; WillieTee, Saxophone; Mark Miller, bass; Rockin' Sidney, accordion and harmonica

Side One:

  1. Cochon de Lait (2:11)
  2. Once is Not Enough (3:28)
  3. Boogie For Me (2:33)
  4. Sally Mae (2:52)
  5. Sweet Lil' Woman (2:47)
  6. Every Nickel, Every Dime (2:13)

Side Two:

  1. Slim's Y-Kee Kee (3:42)
  2. Creole Rock and Roll (2:11)
  3. If I Could I Would (2:29)
  4. She's My Morning Coffee (2:39)
  5. Shirley Jean (2:42)
  6. Su-Wey! (2:18)

 

Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Zydeco, R&B, Swamp Pop, Louisiana
Creator: 
Maison Soul
Recording date: 
Saturday, January 1, 1983
Coverage Spatial: 
Crowley, LA
Publisher: 
Maison Soul
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:34:10
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Sincerely, Warren Storm

Accession No.: 
C010-0043

Sincerly, Warren Storm; Master Trak LP 5008

Musician Credits: Tommy Melder, steel guitar and fiddle; Randy Cornor, electric and gut string guitar, fiddle; Freddie Pate, guitar; Randy Reeves, Drums; Rick (R.P.) Harrell, piano; Dale Young, bass; Robie Springfield, bass; Sonny Landreth, dobro; Sam Wedlock, harmonica; James Faulk, Jerry Wilkins, and Bowen Sisters all on background vocals.

Side 1:

  1. Makin' Believe
  2. Mama Don't Care
  3. Tennesse Blues
  4. Roll Over Beethoven
  5. It's Hard But It's Fair

Side 2:

  1. Daydreaming
  2. Let the Four Winds Blow
  3. I'm Busted
  4. I'm a Lover Not a Fighter
  5. Misery Loves Company

 

Language: 
English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Swamp Pop, Louisiana, Soul, Blue-Eyed Blues
Creator: 
Master-Trak Enterprises
Recording date: 
Tuesday, January 1, 1980
Publisher: 
Master-Trak Enterprises
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:29:09
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

les blues du bayou

Accession No.: 
C010-0044

Les Blues de Bayou, Canray Fontenot, Isom Fontenot, and Alphonse "Bois-Sec" Ardoin

Meloden MLP 7330; Recorded at Wynwood Recording Studios in Falls Church, VA

Side One

  1. Les Blues du Voyageur (3:00)
  2. Jolie Bassette (2:17)
  3. Quo' Faire? (2:17)
  4. Le Chicot a Bois-Sec (2:12)
  5. Bon Soir, Moreau (2:00)
  6. La Robe Barree (2:35)
  7. 'Tit Monde (2:25)
  8. Valse a Canray (3:06)

Side Two

  1. La Valse de la Prison (2:32)
  2. La Danse de la Misere (1:32)
  3. La Valse d'Oberlin (2:36)
  4. Les Haricots (1:26)
  5. Fais Pas Ca! (3:27)
  6. Duralde Ramble (2:04)
  7. 'Tit Galop (2:35)
  8. Allez-Vous-En (3:42)
  9.  
Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, Creole, Blues, French, Louisiana
Creator: 
Melodeon Records
Recording date: 
Sunday, July 24, 1966
Coverage Spatial: 
Falls Church, VA
Publisher: 
Melodeon Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:41:21
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Buggy Full of Cajun Music

Accession No.: 
C010-0045

Buggy Full of Cajun Music featuring Jambalaya Cajun Band; Swallow LP 6035

Larry Picard, accordion; Terry Huval, vocalist and bass; Richard Comeaux, steel guitar; Tony Huval, drums

Side One

  1. Showboat Special (1:59)
  2. Belle De Campaigne (3:17)
  3. Got You On My Mind (2:25)
  4. Valse De Tete Dur (2:44)
  5. Little Boy Waltz (2:51)
  6. Cajun Boogie (2:12)

Side Two

  1. Cheater's Waltz (2:50)
  2. The Back Door (2:33)
  3. Dans Le Couer de la Ville (3:18)
  4. Madamme Sostan (2:38)
  5. Jambalaya (2:24)
  6. Grand Mamou (2:28)
Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Recording date: 
Monday, January 1, 1979
Coverage Spatial: 
Crowley, LA
Publisher: 
Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:33:39
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Louisiana Cajun and Creole Music 1934

Accession No.: 
C010-0046

Cajun and Creole Music, 1934; The Lomax Recordings LP-8803-2

Side One - The Hoffpauir Family

  1. Six ans sur mer (Elita, Mary, and Ella Hoffpauir)
  2. Les Clefs de la prison (Ella H.)
  3. J'ai vu Lucille (Elita, Mary, and Ella H.)
  4. La belle et le capitaine (Julian H.)
  5. Une fille de quartorze ans (Julian H.)
  6. Mademoiselle Emelie (Julian H.)
  7. Tout un beau soir en me promenant (Elita H.)

Side Two - Fiddles and Accordions

  1. Cajun Waltz (unknown)
  2. Creole Blues (Wayne Perry)
  3. Cajun Waltz (Wayne Perry)
  4. Cajun Waltz (Wayne Perry)
  5. Cajun Two Step (Wayne Perry)
  6. Viens donc t'assir sur la croix de ma tombe (Segura Brothers)
  7. Joe Feraille (Edier Segura)
  8. Un te pas gain de l'air (Edier Segura)
  9. Catin, prie donc pour ton negre (Oakdale Carriere)
  10. Bye-bye, Bonsoir, Mes Parents (Paul Junius Malveaux/Ernest Lafitte)
  11. Tous les samedis (Paul Junius Malveaux/Ernest Lafitte)

Side Three - Ballads, Laments and Drinking Songs

  1. Belle (Mr. Bornu)
  2. Je M'Endors (Jesse Staford)
  3. Je me suis marie (Fenelon Brasseaux)
  4. Trinquons (Fenelus and Cleveland Sonnier)
  5. La Chanson des Savoy (Fenelon Brasseaux/Isaac and Cleveland Sonnier)
  6. La Chanson de Theogene Dubois (Fanelus Sonnier)
  7. J'a' Marie Un Ouvrier (Lanese Vincent/Sidney Richard)
  8. Madame Gallien (Lanese Vincent/Sidney Richard)
  9. Je M'ai fait une maitresse (Lanese Vincent/Sidney Richard)'
  10. Les Amours sont Courts (Davous Berard)
  11. Mes Amis, Je suis gris (Davous Berard)
  12. Le Pays des etrangers (Edier Segura)

Side Four - Zarico, Jure, and the Blues

  1. Dego (Wilfred Charles)
  2. J'ai fait tout le tour du pays (Jimmy Peters/Ring Dance Singers)
  3. S'en aller chez moreau (Jimmy Peters/Ring Dance Singers)
  4. Je veaux me marier (Jimmy Peters/Ring Dance Singers)
  5. Blues de la prison (Joseph Jones)
  6. La-bas chez moreau (Cleveland Bernoit/Darby Hicks)
  7. Feel Like Dying In HIs Army (Austin Coleman/Washington and Sampson Brown)
  8. Rockaway (Jimmy Peters/Ring Dance Singers)

 

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Lomax Recordings, Cajun, Creole, French, Louisiana, Folk
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Informants: 
John and Allan Lomax
Recording date: 
Saturday, January 1, 1938
Coverage Spatial: 
Acadia, East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion, West Feliciana, and Rapides Parish
Publisher: 
Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
01:23:21
Cataloged Date: 
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

The Louisiana Aces

Accession No.: 
C010-0047

The Louisiana Aces, Rounder Records LP 6003

Musician credits: Shuk Badeaux, accordion; Joe Lopez, fiddle; John "Papa Bear" Suire; D.L. Menard, guitar and vocals; Coon Touchet, steel guitar and vocals

Lyric Sheet included inside

A1  La Pompe Du Puits  (The Water Pump)
A2  Rebecca Ann
A3  Lacassine Special
A4  Ton Voile Et Ta Couronne (Your Veil And Your Crown)
A5  La Vie D'Un Vieux Garcon (Bachelor's Life)
A6  La Valse De Grand Pin  (Big Pine Waltz)
A7  Creole Stomp


B1  La Porte Dans Arriere (The Back Door)
B2  Un Petit Orphelin
B3  Louisiana Aces Special
B4  Je Peux Pas T'Oublier (I Can't Forget You)
B5  La Polka Des Cajuns
B6  La Valse De Grande Prairie
B7  Je Croyais Je Pourrais Le Faire (I Thought I Could Do It)

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Rounder Records
Recording date: 
Tuesday, January 1, 1974
Coverage Spatial: 
Somerville, MA
Publisher: 
Rounder Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:41:43
Cataloged Date: 
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Cajun Songs From Louisiana

Accession No.: 
C010-0048

Cajun Songs From Louisiana, Various Aritsts, Folkways Record LP FE 4438

A1 Bobby Bourke– Gabriel
A2 Bobby Bourke– Les Maringouins Ont Mange Ma Belle
A3 Madame Marion Dugadet– La Chanson De Cinquante Sous
A4 Madame Daniel Bourke– La Fille De Quatorze Ans
A5 Roy Brulé– Valse De Char' Toutoune
A6 Roy Brulé– Allons Danser Colinda
A7 Roy Brulé– Valse De Church Point
A8 Roy Brulé– Johnny Kid Dance
B1 Tony Allemand And Rufis Allemand*– Jolie Blonde
B2 A Group Of Children– J'ai Passe Dessou' L'Pommier
B3 Madame Elie Landry– Fleur De La Jeunesse
B4 Madame Elie Landry– Les Filles De Vermillion
B5 Madame Elie Landry– La Papier D'Eping'
B6 Bobby Bourke– J'ai Passe Devant Ta Porte
B7 Fernand Labore– La Noce A Josephine

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Folk
Creator: 
Ethnic Folkways Records and Service Corp
Recording date: 
Sunday, January 1, 1956
Coverage Spatial: 
Church Point, LA
Publisher: 
Folkway Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:41:43
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Belizaire The Cajun Original Soundtrack

Accession No.: 
C010-0049

Belizaire The Cajun Original Soundtrack featuring Michael Doucet and Beausolei, Arhoolie Records LP 5038 and Cote Blanche Records TR 520734

Musician Credits: Edward Poullard, accordion; Errol Verret, accordion; David Doucert, guitar; Tommy Comeaux, mandolin; Billy Ware, percussion; Micheal Doucert, vocals, fiddle, accordion; Annick Colbert, female vocals

A1  Opening Titles (Madame Sosthene) 1:50
A2  Contradanse De Doucet 1:45
A3  Petit Jean Peut Pas Danser 1:45
A4  Madame Etienne 2:10
A5  Le Traiteur 1:00
A6  Belizaire's Arrest (Danse Carre) 1:30
A7  Vigilante Nightride (Mardi Gras Song) 3:15
A8  Grand Mallet 1:25


B1  Round-Up (Hippy Ti Yo / Wayne's Reel) 2:18
B2  Chanson De Vermillion 1:58
B3  Matthew Est Mort (Pauline) 1:50
B4  Funeral (Mon Mari Est Mort) 1:50
B5  Leger's Chase (Mardi Gras Song) 2:45
B6  La Visite Au Condamne 0:55
B7  Closing Theme (Madame Sosthene) 2:35

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, Movie Soundtrack
Creator: 
Arhoolie Foundation
Recording date: 
Wednesday, January 1, 1986
Coverage Spatial: 
Austin TX, Mamou, LA
Publisher: 
A Prince In New York Music Corporation
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:29:49
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Les Haricots Sont Pas Sales - Musique Cajun De Louisiane

Accession No.: 
C010-0050

Les Haricots Sont Pas Sales - Musique Cajun De Louisiane, various aritsts, French Record label Expression Spontanee LP, ES 17

A1  Une Livre De Tabac; Rodney Balfa, Will Balfa, Dewey Balfa
A2  Tu Peux Cogner; Rodney Balfa, Will Balfa, Dewey Balfa, Revon Reed
A3  Ah Mon Beau Château; Emmeline Broussard
A4  Mon Chéri Bébé Créole; Preston Manuel, Dennis Mc Ghee, Sady Courville, Wallace Lafleur
A5  C'est Aujourd'Hui La Fête Au Village; Gabriel Brillon-Broussard
A6  Jolie Blonde; Terry Bertrand, Rodney Balfa, Jean Marcoux, Dewey Balfa, Will Balfa, Wallace Lafleur
A7  La Valse Du Dimanche Après-midi & La Vieille Tristesse De La Louisiane; Isom Fontenot
A8  La Porte De La Prison Et Walk It To Me; Bee Fontenot
A9  Pain De Maïs; Dewey Balfa, Bee Fontenot

B1  Quoi Faire, Samedi Soir, & Bonsoir Moreau; Alphonse "Bois-Sec" Ardoin, Rodney Balfa, Canray Fontenot
B2  Les Haricots Sont Pas Salés; Nathan Abshire, Rodney Balfa, Burkeman Balfa, Will Balfa, Dewey Balfa
B3  Madame Bosso; Alphee Bergeron, Shirley Bergeron, Dewey Balfa
B4  J'étais Au Bal; Terry Bertrand,Rodney Balfa, Burkeman Balfa, Will Balfa, Dewey Balfa
B5  Les Maringouins; Nathan Abshire, Rodney Balfa, Burkeman Balfa, Dewey Balfa, Will Balfa
B6  Bosco Stomp; Nathan Abshire, Alphonse "Bois-Sec" Ardouin, Terry Bertrand, Rodney Balfa, Burkeman Balfa, Canray Fontenot, Dewey Balfa

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Country, Folk Music
Creator: 
Expression Spontanee
Recording date: 
Tuesday, January 1, 1974
Coverage Spatial: 
France, Evangeline Parish, LA
Publisher: 
Expression Spontanée
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Favorite Cajun Tunes by Marion Marcotte

Accession No.: 
C015-0015

"Backwoods Cajun" comedian gives monologues in French. Song on the last track of side 2

Side 1

  1. Le Pedleur; "The Peddler" (6:05)
  2. Au Balle A Nonc Roggaux; "At Uncle Roggaux's Dance Hall" (5:06)
  3. L'Announcement; "The Announcement" (2:16)
  4. Durante L'eau Haute De '27; "During Flood Days of 1927" (7:28)

Side 2

  1. L'Historie a Dudley; "Dudley's Story" (3:29)
  2. La Pategau; "Shooting Match" (8:22)
  3. La Nos A Rosalia; "Rosalia's Wedding" (6:04)

 

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
CLS Commercial Collection
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Comedy, Folk
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Recording date: 
Friday, November 14, 2025
Coverage Spatial: 
Ville Platte, LA
Publisher: 
Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All Rights Reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
00:39:24
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, November 14, 2025
Digitized Date: 
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Original Format: 
Record - LP
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz

Interview with , Cajun and Creole Hour

Accession No.: 
CA1.001

InformantsRobert ?, Talks about; Learning to dance, Magazine publication promoting Louisiana culture, Subject; Cajun music in England, Spreading Louisiana culture, Cajun culture abroad Talks about British Cajun/ Zydeco bands; Ziga Zag, Chris Hall, Mark Knopfler, Zydeco Active, Zedfunk European; Arcadia, Arve Haalands Cajun Gumbo (Norwegian)

Language: 
English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Cajun And Creole Hour
Subject: 
Learning to Jive, Cajun Dancing, Global Cajun Culture
Creator: 
Ryan Brasseaux
Informants: 
Ryan Brasseaux
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Digital Format: 
.Wav
Bit Depth: 
32-bit
Sampling Rate: 
44.1k
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Joseph MŽdard Carrire Collection - French Folksongs from Missouri

Accession No.: 
CA1.001.1

*This collection contains digitizations of Edison Wax Cylinders. Cylinder #1 - ??;Cylinder #2 - Il est nŽ le divin enfant;Cylinder #3 - CÕest dans la prairie du rocher;Cylinder #4 - Song audible for some parts, the cylinder mistracks often.;Cylinder #5 - Renaud - Ben Coleman;Cylinder #6 - ??;Cylindar #7 - Talking;Cylinder #8 - Ma Brune;Retake of Cylinder 8 - Ma Brune;Cylinder #9 - Il est nŽ le divin enfantCylinder #10 - ?? Cylinder #11 - ??Cylinder #12 - BlankCylinder #13 - ??Cylinder #14 - Il est nŽ le divin enfant;Cylinder #15 - ??, Good recording

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Carrire
Creator: 
Joseph MŽdard Carrire
Coverage Spatial: 
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Joseph MŽdard Carrire Collection - French Folksongs from Missouri

Accession No.: 
CA1.001.2

Cylinder #16 - Cylinder #17 - Cylinder #18 - Contains two songs;Cylinder #19 - Cylinder #20 - SpeakingCylinder #21 - Good quality recording Cylinder #22 -Cylinder #23 - BlankCylinder #24 -Cylinder #25 - BlankCylinder #26 - Cylinder #27 -Cylinder #28 - Cylinder #29 - BlankCylinder #30 - BlankCylinder #31 - Il est nŽ le divin enfentCylinder #32 - Good recording;Cylinder #33 - BlankCylinder #34 - Cylinder #35 - Mostly inaudible

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Carrire
Creator: 
Joseph MŽdard Carrire
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Valentine edition of the Cajun and Creole Hour

Accession No.: 
CA1.002

Ryan Brasseaux and Erik Charpentier Talks about the conection between Mardi Gras and Valentines Day Harry Connick Jr. - Because weÕre in love Sonny Landreth - Common law love Talks about house dances in the 20Õs and how the automobile changed courtship Little Bob - Merle Haggard - Tribute to Bob Wills Dolly Parton - Puppy love (Her first recording) Talks about the link between the Caribbean sounds and local music as well as Reggae and love Bob Marley and the Wailers - Cookie and the Cupcakes - Matilda Galactic - Wanda Rouzan - Iguanas - Balfa Tuojours - Bluerunners - String bean Red Stick Ramblers - Zachary Richard - Barry White - YouÕre the first, the last, my everything

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Cajun and Creole Hour
Subject: 
Songs about love, historical and cultural courtship practice
Creator: 
Ryan Brasseaux and Erik Charpentier
Informants: 
Ryan Brasseaux, Erik Charpentier
Coverage Spatial: 
20Õs - present
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Friday, February 5, 2010
Digital Format: 
.Wav
Bit Depth: 
32-bit
Sampling Rate: 
44.1k
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Joseph MŽdard Carrire Collection - French Folksongs from Missouri

Accession No.: 
CA1.002.1

Cylinder #36 - Cylinder #37 - Cylinder #38 - Woman singing - decent soundCylinder #38 - Retake of previous. Trying to get better contact between the stylus and cylinderCylinder #39 - Man singing;Cylinder #39 - Retake of 39 on another cylinder machine.Cylinder #40 - BlankCylinder #41 - Damaged and unplayableCylinder #42 - Woman singingCylinder #43 - Woman singing - Good sound with some skipping;Cylinder #43 - Retake of previous with better tracking;Cylinder #44 - Woman singingCylinder #45 - Two songs; man singing on first one, woman on second;Cylinder #46 - Man singing;Cylinder #48 - Man singing;Cylinder #49 - Man speaking - mostly inaudible;

Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Carrire
Creator: 
Joseph MŽdard Carrire
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Joseph MŽdard Carrire Collection - French Folksongs from Missouri

Accession No.: 
CA1.002.2
Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Carrire
Creator: 
Joseph MŽdard Carrire
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

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