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Live Performance by Ray Abshire, Courtney Granger, Kevin Wimmer

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 3:32pm -- John Sharp

0:00 - Reno Waltz
2:34 - Introducing the band
2:58 - Step It Fast
6:17 - Sundown Waltz
10:08 - Ray Abshire talks about meeting pioneer Cajun musicians Varise Conner and Boscom Mouton out in Lake Charles during the 50s-60s
12:17 - Creole Stomp
16:00 - Ray takes questions about Varise Conner
19:55 - Mon couer t'appelle
23:57 - Lawtell Two-Step / Cuts off in middle of song at end

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French Immersion Student Performances and Interview with Herman Fuselier by Ryan Brasseaux

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 12:27pm -- Chris Segura

00:10 - Cajun Creole Hour Radio Show Introduction;
01:40 - Introduction of program
02:15 - Pledge of Allegiance led by Park Vista Elementary and South Street Elementary French Immersion students;
03:00 - "Proud to be an American" sung by South Street Elementary French Immersion students;
09:30 - "Chantez une chanson" sung by Park Vista Elementary and South Street Elementary French Immersion students;

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Interview with Hadley Castille Conducted by Ryan Brasseaux

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 11:30am -- Chris Segura

00:00 - Hadley says that Harry Choates inspired his playing style, but he never got a chance to see Harry play live;
01:00 - Interview permissions;
02:45 - Ryan mentions that not many people are playing music from the "Cajun Swing" era; Lost Bayou Ramblers;
04:15 - "From Country to Cajun" - Panel at New Orleans Jazz Fest that Ryan Moderated
06:20 - What is Cajun Swing? Hadley says that Harry Choates got alot of his Cajun songs from Leo Soileau. Harry's family moved to Texas when he was young and he was exposed to Swing and Jazz Music;

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Jam Session with David Greely, Milton Vanicor and Members of the Vanicor Family

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 2:04pm -- John Sharp

00:16 - Old Carpenter's Waltz;
02:30 - J'ai prier;
03:25 - Varise Conner tune;
06:35 - J'ai prier;
08:40 - 'Tit monde;
14:33 - Evangeline Special;
20:20 - 99 Year Waltz;
24:55 - La valse de Balfa;
27:55 - Grand Night Special;
29:15 - La branche du mûrier;
34:20 - Pays dans la jogue;
38:45 - Viens me chercher;
44:20 - Duralde Waltz;
49:30 - La fille de la veuve (Jolie blonde);
58:00 - Seperation Waltz;
01:00:20 - Lacassine Special;
01:05:48 - La valse de grand chemin

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Live Performance of Lacassine Playboys; Milton Vanicor, Orsy Vanicor, Irwin LeJeune

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:58pm -- John Sharp

Lacassine Playboys;
Milton Vanicor - Fiddle
Orsy Vanicor - pedal steel
Irwin LeJeune - accordion

Recorded c. 2004; Milton was 86 years old at time of recording

MiniDisc 1

00:00 - recording starts in the middle of "California Blues"
02:38 - Bayou Noir
07:02 - Viens me chercher
12:00 - Bayou Pon Pon
15:38 - Valse de Cajun
19:06 - Church Point Breakdown

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Cajun Country - Johnnie Allan

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 4:31pm -- John Sharp

Johnnie Allan – Cajun Country

Jin Records – 9022 Released, 1980

A1  Could You Love Me One More Time 2:31
A2  Today I Started Loving You Again 2:04
A3  I'm So Afraid Of Losing You Again 2:43
A4  Let's Go Get Drunk 2:33
A5  Makin' Believe 2:18
B1  You Win Again 1:59
B2  She Thinks I Still Care 2:19
B3  Little Fat Man 2:13
B4  My Love For You 2:02
B5  I Wonder What Else Could Go Wrong 2:22

Musician credits:

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Give Me A Good Time Woman - Rockin' Sidney

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 4:25pm -- John Sharp

Rockin' Sidney – Give Me A Good Time Woman

Maison de Soul – LP-1007 Released,1982

A1  Good Time Woman 2:57
A2  Monette 2:17
A3  Josephine A Deux Hommes 2:16
A4  Two Steppin' The Two Step 2:14
A5  Sugar Cane Candy 2:35
A6  Zydeco Lucy Go 2:17
B1  The Thrill Is On 2:55
B2  You Ain't Nothin' But Fine 2:31
B3  Shake Your Pants 2:46
B4  Joe Pete Is In The Bed 2:17
B5  Tell Betty I'm Ready 2:32
B6  La La Shu-Ra 3:02

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