Name: Louisiana Swamp Blues
Brand: Various

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

jsp77180

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Download code: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-09-03

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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4 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Various

Genre GB

R&B / Neo-Soul

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In Louisiana music is an important part of daily life. And in Arcadiana it's a compulsion. Often a whole family play and are ready to entertain themselves and their neighbours when the mood takes them.  It's got something to do with the ancestors. The first significant arrivals - in 1755 - were French-speaking Acadians, from Nova Scotia who brought their musical traditions with them.  Fast forward to the 20th century. The first accordion-based Cajun records were recorded in 1929. Things changed with the advent of amplified instruments. Black bands in Texas added a contemporary edge to the tradition, calling it 'zydeco'.  But Louisiana, of course, is famous also for Blues and R&amp;B and no Swamp compilation would be complete if those styles were left out.  Here's a vibrant, living selection of tracks from a state famous for music.

Louisiana Swamp Blues

Music GB