Cajun and Creole... A collective of Cajun musicians who have found their way to the Bay Area here combine with Andrew Carriere, a Zydeco musician having similarly made the move to California. The result is surprisingly vivid. The women of the Creole Belles present songs they've learned from a wide array of the greats of Cajun music. At the same time, Carriere shows up to the party with Zydeco. The mix of influences means that while there are traditional Cajun waltzes aplenty, there are also stretches of sheer romp. All of the musicians play a part in making an outstanding ensemble of sound. Cajun music has its league of greats who should always be looked to for an introductory purchase, but the Creole Belles have the sounds of those greats built into their playing in small ways, and deserve a listen for any fan of Louisianan music. Released in 2008, 18 tracks, including:
01- Bernadette
02- Zydeco Tous Pas Tous
03- Dimanche Apres-Midi (Sunday Afternoon)
04- medley: Zydeco de Carriere / Blue Runner / Madame Faielle
05- medley: Domino / Will Bolfa
06- Wade's Blues
07- Adieu, Rosa
08- Tes Parents Ne Veulent Plus Me Voir
09- medley: Tit Galop Pour La Pointe Aux Pins / You Act Sick When Your Man is Home
10- Valse a Cathleen
11- L'Homme Cajun Travaille 'Si Dur
12- Reve de Soulard (Drunkard's Dream)
13- Johnnie Billy Goat
14- Valse a Pop
15- La Talle des Ronce
16- La Valse Minuit (Midnight Waltz)
17- medley: Hee Haw / Scott Playboy Special
18- Creole Belles