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Leo Soileau

Leo Soileau,
"The Early Recordings of Leo Soileau"
Early American Cajun Music
Classic Recordings From the 1920s
Yazoo 2041; Ordering Information

"A fascinating glimpse into the early formative days
of Cajun Music.
" - Folk Roots

Leo Soileau was one of the giant figures in Cajun music history. His early recordings from the late 1920s are both powerful and emotive, and rank among the all-time classics of Cajun music. Great contributions are also made on this album by legendary Cajun musicians and singers Mayeus LaFleur and Moise Robin. This CD is a major contribution to the history of early Cajun music and is jam-packed with brilliant musicianship.

1. Basile
2. La Valse de Josephine
3. Mama, Where You At?
4. Easy Rider Blues
5. Grosse Mama
6. La Valse à Moreau
7. Demain C'est Pas Dimanche
8. C'est Pa La Peine Tu Pleures
9. The Criminal Waltz
10. Je T'ai Rencontre Dans Le Brouillard

11. Your Father Put Me Out
12. Ma Mauvaise Fille
13. La Valse de Pacanière
14. Le Blues de Nèg' Français
15. Allons, Tous Boire un Coup
16. Ma Chère 'Tite Fille
17. La Valse Pènitentiaire
18. Sur le Chemin Chez Moi
19. Je Veux Marier

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