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Cajun is applied to the people of the region of South West Louisiana, and is a corruption of the word Acadie, the name of the area in Canada settled by the French in the 17th century. Acadie later became Nova Scotia whe the British acquired the area in the early 1700's. Since the French inhabitants refused to swear allegiance to the British Crown, they were either deported or forced into exile. By around 1750 many Acadians began to settle in Lousiana, making the inhospitable bayous their new home. Since that time the descendants of the Acadian people have lived in relative isolation, and a distinctive culture has developed away from the mainstream American influence well into the present century.
Cajun music is influenced by the music of the German, Spanish, Scots, Irish, Anglo-American, African and Native American musical traditions, which have assimilated onto a base of French traditional music. The music features strongly the sound of the fiddle and accordion, with the triangle keeping the rhythm, and more recently drums. This regional music flourishes amongst the bayous, and is an expression of the hardship and oppression the people have endured. The lyrics are usually sung in French, but yet the music is sensual, joyful and invigorating.
Cajun music is the music of the white French speaking people of South West Louisiana. Zydeco on the other hand is the music of the black French speaking population. Zydeco is more heavily influenced by blues and African rhythm. It is believed that Zydeco is a corruption of the French les haricots.
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The following is a list of UK venues presenting Cajun & Zydeco music on a regular basis.
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Most leading festivals feature some Cajun music and Cajun dance workshops. The major Cajun and Zydeco festivals are:
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