Jack learns about the very first person, let alone woman, to record commercial Cajun music: Cleoma Breaux Falcon. Gorgeous music throughout this one.
Songs:
Joseph Falcon - Lafayette (Allons a Luafette)
Hank Williams - Jambalaya on the Bayou
Joseph F. Falcon & Cleoma Beaux - Le Vieux Soulard Et Sa Femme
Joseph F. Falcon & Cleoma Beaux - Marie Buller
Amadie Breaux, Ophey Breaux & Cleoma Breaux - Ma Blonde est Partie
Joe Falcon & Cleoma Breaux Falcon - La Valse Crowly
Joseph & Cleoma Falcon - Ouvrez Grand ma Fenetre
Falcon Trio - Raise Your Window
Count Basie - Going to Chicago Blues
The Carter Family - Bonnie Blue Eyes
Joseph and Cleoma Falcon - Bonnie Blue Eyes
Cleoma Falcon - Pin Solitaire
Cleoma Falcon - L’amour Indifferent
Cleoma Breaux Falcon - C’est Mauvais De Dire Un Mensonge
Cleoma Breaux & Joe Falcon - Ils ont Volé mon Traîneau
References:
Allured, J., Gentry, J. F., Farmer-Kaiser, M., & Frystak, S. L. (Eds.). (2009). Louisiana Women: Their Lives and Times. University of Georgia Press.
Brasseaux, R. A. (2009). Cajun breakdown: The emergence of an American-made music. Oxford University Press on Demand.
The Encyclopedia of Country Music : The Ultimate Guide to the Music, (2012) Oxford University Press
Russell, T., & Pinson, B. (2004). Country Music Records: A Discography, 1921-1942. Oxford University Press.
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