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Cajun music

Music genre
Cajun music, an emblematic music of Louisiana played by the Cajuns, is rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians of Canada. Although they are two separate genres, Cajun music is often mentioned in tandem with the Creole-based zydeco... Wikipedia
Parent genres: World music and Ballad
Godfather: fiddler Harry Choates
Cultural origins: Late 18th century, Cajuns in Louisiana, New Spain
Stylistic origins: Acadian ballads