Last week Grammy award winning Cajun fiddle legend Michael Doucet joined us for a masterclass with the orchestral string studio. From bowing tips to learning by ear, Michael shared stories and skills that gave our school’s classical students new ways to connect to Cajun and Creole traditional music 🎻 We are so grateful to Michael for sharing his time and artistry with us! 🧡 | UL Lafayette Traditional Music
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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
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Louisiana is home to vibrant French-speaking Cajun and Creole culture, with musical instruments being a key ingredient in the preservation of their traditional heritages. Playing “J’ai passé devant ta porte” and “Les barres de la prison,” musician and instrument maker Marc Savoy and Creole fiddler Canray Fontenot, both NEA National Heritage Fellows, demonstrate these two unique styles. #MuseumFromHome | Musical Instrument Museum - MIM
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