A must for fans of Rhythm and Blues and New Orleans Music. Now in its fourth printing, Jeff Hannusch received an American Book Award in 1986 for this well written and lavishly illustrated volume of history and the stories of success and failure of more than two dozen important New Orleans Rhythm and Blues figures. 
Paperback only, 388 pages, 5.5x8.5 inches

I Hear You Knockin : The Sound of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues

Arts & Photography

Hannusch, Jeff

Music

Swallow Pubns

Now in its fourth edition, this book has been called, "the best introduction to the best of the Cajun heart and soul". It tells the history of the Cajuns from the time they left France to their resettlement in Southwest Louisiana. Paperback only, 155 pages, 5.5x8.5 inches

Tears, Love and Laughter : The Story of the Cajuns and Their Music

Daigle, Pierre V.

Now in its fourth printing, CAJUN SELF-TAUGHT can be used as an instructional companion to the CAJUN DICTIONARY or a stand alone self-instructional guide to help one read and speak the Cajun French language correctly. 
Large easy to read print, Hardcover, 518 pages, 8.5x11 inches

Cajun Self-Taught

Reference

Rev. Jules O. Daigle

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Cajun Self Taught: Learning to Speak the Cajun Language Audio Cassette Companion to the book, Cajun Self Taught, provide the listener with Rev. Daigle's actual pronunciations of the words and phrases in the book. Set of four audio cassettes.

Cajun Self Taught: Learning to Speak the Cajun Language Audio Companion on 4 Audio Cassette set.

Daigle, Rev. Jules O.

Cajun Self Taught: Learning to Speak the Cajun Language 
Compact Disc Audio Companion to the book, Cajun Self Taught, provide the listener with Rev. Daigle's actual pronunciations of the words and phrases in the book. 
Set of three audio compact discs.

Cajun Self-Taught : Learning to Speak the Cajun Language

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CAJUN MUSIC! - Words and Music to 247 Original and Traditional songs. A treasury of Cajun Music collected, transcribed, and annotated by Raymond E. Francois. "Ye Yaille Chere" is a comprehensive collection of music from southwest Louisiana from 1900 and earlier to nearly 1970. This book is a valuable reference for anyone interested in Cajun music and the Cajun culture. Tunes, turns, chord changes, and words are documented in manuscript for more than 240 selections, ranging from old songs which have nearly been forgotten to the classic songs of Cajun repertoire. Variations of many songs are included, and songs are cross-referenced to original and other recordings and to related songs. Reminiscences by Cajun musicians and extensive notes provide a musical and cultural setting for the selections.

Ye Yaille Chere, Traditional Cajun Dance Music

Francois, Raymond E.

A comprehensive document of the rise and fall of New Orleans rhythm and blues. It presents scores of colorful and important profiles as it explores the activities of the city's clubs, musicians, record companies, recording studios, and much more. Includes over 100 photographs and illustrations and a full appendix including a selected discography. A must for fans of New Orleans rhythm and blues.

The Soul of New Orleans: A Legacy of Rhythm and Blues

Hannusch, Jeffery

Cajun accordion instruction for beginners

You Can Play Cajun Accordion

Mike Miller

Larry Miller

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