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The term Creole music (French: musique créole) is used to refer to two distinct musical traditions: art songs adapted from 19th-century vernacular music; or the vernacular traditions of Louisiana Creole people which have persisted as 20th- and 21st-century la la and zydeco in addition to influencing Cajun music.
The music of Creole culture drew on the same French traditions as Cajun music but added to that the influence of African music in the New World the rhythms of the Caribbean or the soulful melodies of the blues or a combination of these sources and more.
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Creole music. The term "Creole music" is used to describe both the early folk or roots music traditions of French and Metis rural Creoles of South Louisiana and the later more contemporary genre called zydeco. It was often simply called French music or La La. It was sung in French patois by Creoles.
Music and Mardi Gras are at the heart of both Creole and Cajun rural culture in Louisiana. This clip presents a glimpse into this vibrant world, showing music performances and a Creole Mardi Gras traditional ritual. The music performances feature an elaborate fiddle tune and also display the pulsing rhythms of a live performance at a dance hall.
Because of the migration of the French-speaking blacks and multiracial Creoles, the mixing of Cajun and Creole musicians, and the warm embrace of people from outside these cultures, there are multiple hotbeds of zydeco: Louisiana, Texas, Oregon, California, and Europe as far north as Scandinavia.
- Zarico, zodigo, le musique Creole
- Early 20th century, Louisiana
- Piano accordion, Cajun accordion, washboard, electric bass, electric guitar, drum set
Zachary Richard. Buckwheat Zydeco. Rusty Kershaw. Clifton Chenier & His Red Hot Louisiana Band. Michael Doucet. Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys. Lawrence "Black" Ardoin. The Balfa Brothers. Lightnin' Hopkins. Mance Lipscomb. C.J. Chenier. Creole Album Highlights. More Creole Albums. Carriere Brothers Old Time Louisiana Creole Music.
The Creole Connection The Masked Band (Louisiana Red Hot Records 1135): Carlton Frank. Tradition Creole (Arhoolie 9012) Lawrence 'Black' Ardoin: Ed Poullard. Goin' Down to Louisiana. (Valcour Records): Cedric Watson. Poullard, Poullard & Garnier (Louisiana Radio Records): Edward Poullard and D'Jalma Garnier III.