Release Date: 18 October 2024
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988329223
Description
Les Breaux Freres, from Crowley, Louisiana, were three musical brothers, Amedee (who played accordion), Clifford (guitar) and Cleopha, known as Ophy (fiddle). Their sister Cleoma, who also played guitar and sang, was married to the finest, most famous accordionist of the era, Joseph Falcon, with whom she played and recorded as a duo.
This unique compilation is comprised of seriously historic music, featuring some of the earliest Cajun recordings, notably Falcon's 'Lafayette (Allons A Lafayette)', believed to have been the very first Cajun record to be issued, by Columbia, in 1928.
'Ma Blonde Est Partie', by Amedee, Ophy and Cleoma, was the original version of the song that would subsequently evolve into the Cajun anthem, 'Jole Blon', later popularised by Harry Choates.
These recordings, from 1928-37, appeared on Columbia, OKeh, Decca, Bluebird and/or Vocalion.
Tracklisting
Tommy Hunt
Kay Barry / Maureen Evans
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Johnnie Ray
Eddie Cochran
Various Artists
Billie Holiday
Charlie Applewhite
Michael Doucet
Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band
Breaux Freres
Warren Storm
Sam Brothers 5
Various Artists
BeauSoleil
Michael Doucet
