Cajun music is the heartbeat of Louisiana’s French heritage, born from Acadian settlers who blended old French ballads with Native, African, and Creole sounds. Played at lively fais do-dos, it’s music made for dancing and storytelling. The fiddle and accordion lead the melody, while the triangle (tit-fer), guitar, and bass keep the rhythm. Sung in Cajun French, the songs tell stories of love, loss, and joy. Though modern artists mix in rock and country, the spirit remains the same—music that bri

In this Tricentennial Music Moment, fais do-do and drink a toast to Cleoma Breaux and Joe Falcon, the duo who made the first Cajun record ever. It was recorded in New Orleans in 1928. One of the leaders of the next generation of Cajun music, Amanda Shaw, narrates. | WWOZ 90.7 FM New Orleans