New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival music video – music by the Rebirth Brass Band
In 2009 the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary!
Since 1970, the Festival has captured the majesty of New Orleans culture in all its glory. Widely regarded as one of Americas most unique and most cherished music festival, the world-famous event becomes the heart of the city for two unforgettable weekends. The 40th annual Festival is scheduled for April 24 – 26 and April 30 – May 3, 2009.
Thousands of musicians, chefs, and artisans are set to welcome hundreds of thousands of Festivalgoers for this cultural feast. Experience the exuberance of a second-line parade. Join in the irresistible romance of a Cajun two-step or a zydeco strut. Groove to all of the authentic sounds of New Orleans and Louisiana, as well as to the melodies of musicians invited from around the world.
Duration : 0:1:56
Beausoleil – Kolinda
mijmijrmhttp://gdata.youtube.com/feeds/api/users/mijmijrmMusicCajun, ZydecoBeausoleil – Kolinda
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Iry LeJeune – Calcasieu Waltz Still video
Cajun Accordion player Iry LeJeune’s Calcasieu waltz. Iry is considered one of the best Cajun musicians of all time. Almost blind from birth, all he had was family and music. Killed on October 8, 1955 while changing a flat tire.
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Cajun Waltz, Grand Prairie, on twin fiddles – Fiddling Thomsons, Hampton, NH
A father and son duo – Ryan and Brennish Thomson perform for the Hampton Historical Society, Hampton New Hampshire, on September 4, 2010. In this video they play a medley of 3 Irish jigs – Cannaught Man’s Rambles, My Darling Asleep, and Morrison’s JIg. The Fiddling Thomsons perform throughout New England. Ryan teaches several different instruments and produces instructional books, videos, and recordings. Visit the Captain Fiddle web site at http://www.captainfiddle.com
Duration : 0:2:23
Cajun Jam @ The Coffee Break
Every Saturday morning around 11 am, local musicians gather at The Coffee Break, located on Main Street in historic downtown Breaux Bridge. It’s become an event that draws people from all over Acadiana and the South! Come join us to dance, make music, and have some of that good Southern coffee…
Duration : 0:4:10
Ruben Moreno – “Watch that Dog” at the 1st Ulster Cajun/Zydeco Festival 6/13/09
Ruben Moreno – “Watch that Dog” at the 1st Ulster Cajun/Zydeco Festival 6/13/09 – with Tony Delafose on bass, Paul Crowley and Gary Graeff on guitars, Raymond Bilbo on rubboard and Doug Chatman on drums
Duration : 0:4:42
