Joe Falcon – Cajun Music Pioneer CD 458

Description

CD 458

Joe Falcon opened a new era in Cajun music when he recorded commercially the song, “Allons a Lafayette.” That was in 1928, and Cajun recordings have been made ever since. This CD was recorded live in 1963 at the Triangle Club in Scott, LA. capturing all the passion and atmosphere of a real Cajun Fais-do-do. Mrs. Falcon, who plays drums also sings several songs. The late, great Lionel Le Leux is on fiddle.

1. Joe’s Breakdown
2. 99 Year Waltz
3. Corrine, Corrina
4. Jole Blonde
5. Lacasine Special
6. Le Traces De Mon Buggy
7. Osson Two-Step
8. La Valse De St. Landry
9. Hip Et Taiaut
10. Creole Stomp
11. Myer’s Waltz
12. Allons A Lafayette
13. La Valse A Nonc Gustave
14. Allons Danser Colinda
15. Les Flambes D’enfer

REVIEW

“…a night of Cajun carousing and hot-stepping at the legendary Triangle Club… Leading the charge is Falcon, kicking out a bellowing blast of loose and raw Cajun standards.”

-Dan Ferguson, Time Out

Chris Strachwitz interviewed Joe Falcon in 1962. Listen to it here.