I'm from Hawaii and I LOVE Cajun music and culture. For a long time Pidgin English was looked down upon, much like Cajun French. But, thank some enlightened linguists they recognize Pidgin English as a real language with real grammar. I love it when DL Menard says that Cajun French is its own language..their own language.
Comment ca va, Chere ami! I am a proud cajun, born in Lake Charles, La and raised in Crowley and Lafayette, La. The talented accordian player in this video is Robert Jardell. He is my cousin.
Robert Jardell is a well known cajun music accordianist, who has recorded many CDs of french music. Check one out, its fantastic .
As Tompall Glaser said: "Put another log on the fire, cook me up some bacon and some beans, then go out to the car and change the tire, wash my socks and sew my old blue jeans." Great music.
yes DL is still alive and kickin. I'm from Rayne LA. about 10 miles from where he lives in Church Point. And yes cajun is different from french.Christine Balfas father Dewey Balfa and my granddads farm ajoined one another here in Acadia Parrish. Glad you like the music ya'all need to come down sometime. ha ha
Thanks,meloderon for posting.Love the history lesson from DL,and Christine Balfa.This music is an art form not to be lost,and taught to the younger generation.
Having an accent when speaking a language other than your mother tongue is nothing to be ashamed of. This clip is very interesting. It's great to see people enjoying their culture. I love Cajun music and I'm thrilled that I can even understand some of the lyrics, thanks to my knowledge of French as it is spoken in Quebec.
They're talking about Cajun culture. I'm sure the majority of Americans know that the entire population of LA is not Cajun. It's nothing to be ashamed of. I live in NC and I wish we had Cajuns here. I'd enjoy the food, entertainment, camaraderie, and laid back way of life.
how come every time they make a special or a video or something on t.v. about louisiana, it is just insulting us in one way or another... im sorry but they just .. idk they always but the people who can't talk properly on the video and now everyone thinks we ALL talk like that. Our culture has always been insulted one way or another for as long as our culture has been around...
un petit bonjour de france!
loubich76 1 year ago
great clip!
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago
Yes and it's up to people like you to keep it alive. :-)
BubbaFart 3 years ago
I'm from Hawaii and I LOVE Cajun music and culture. For a long time Pidgin English was looked down upon, much like Cajun French. But, thank some enlightened linguists they recognize Pidgin English as a real language with real grammar. I love it when DL Menard says that Cajun French is its own language..their own language.
BubbaFart 3 years ago 2
i'm french-canadian.. and i speak french..
but i have noooo idea what they're saying in that last song.
sebastienaction 3 years ago
that aint no ordinary french
azhol 3 years ago
Right on. It's extraordinary french!
Anna1755 3 years ago 4
Love it.Love it. Love it!!!!
crowley67 3 years ago
bravo! c'est géant
JLL71 4 years ago 2
Laissez les bons temps rouler! may the Cajun way of life live on!
americanmuscle76 4 years ago
Congratulations with your wedding.
There's a lot more cajun on youtube !!!
meloderon 4 years ago
Comment ca va, Chere ami! I am a proud cajun, born in Lake Charles, La and raised in Crowley and Lafayette, La. The talented accordian player in this video is Robert Jardell. He is my cousin.
Robert Jardell is a well known cajun music accordianist, who has recorded many CDs of french music. Check one out, its fantastic .
Bon soir, mes amis!
texastwostep 4 years ago
Robert Jardell is really a very good accordionist.
I love his playing and can learn a lot through listening to him.
meloderon 4 years ago
fantastic
mettanc 4 years ago
As Tompall Glaser said: "Put another log on the fire, cook me up some bacon and some beans, then go out to the car and change the tire, wash my socks and sew my old blue jeans." Great music.
kevvy1908 4 years ago
Why are the sub titles in Dutch???
JimmieDoyle 4 years ago
The movie is a part of a documantary that was broadcast on the Dutch television.
That was many years ago.
There's also a part about Zydeco with Geno Delafose on my account.
meloderon 4 years ago
cajun people are french from origin i can hear that in their accent
murphykaas 4 years ago
Bonjou, Konman sa va?
Mon coeur est calme dans notre musique et dans ma maison dans Pilottown La.
D.L. I love your video and wish you many more happy years. Sonny Thibodeaux
JimmieDoyle 4 years ago
yes DL is still alive and kickin. I'm from Rayne LA. about 10 miles from where he lives in Church Point. And yes cajun is different from french.Christine Balfas father Dewey Balfa and my granddads farm ajoined one another here in Acadia Parrish. Glad you like the music ya'all need to come down sometime. ha ha
drlove52 4 years ago
Is DL Menard still alive? Forgive me I'm not from LA so I don't know. I do like his music though.
kll510 4 years ago
Thanks,meloderon for posting.Love the history lesson from DL,and Christine Balfa.This music is an art form not to be lost,and taught to the younger generation.
rwwood48 5 years ago
Wonderful to see these clips.
Will Spires
willspires 5 years ago
Having an accent when speaking a language other than your mother tongue is nothing to be ashamed of. This clip is very interesting. It's great to see people enjoying their culture. I love Cajun music and I'm thrilled that I can even understand some of the lyrics, thanks to my knowledge of French as it is spoken in Quebec.
NelleChan 5 years ago
You're right !!!
I post the video because I love Cajun music.
It gives a view in their way of living.
meloderon 5 years ago
People should be proud of their's simple folks traditions, not ashamed...
If you don't like your culture at least leave it alone, let the folks be...
brazilgrass 5 years ago
They're talking about Cajun culture. I'm sure the majority of Americans know that the entire population of LA is not Cajun. It's nothing to be ashamed of. I live in NC and I wish we had Cajuns here. I'd enjoy the food, entertainment, camaraderie, and laid back way of life.
jmoore279 5 years ago
how come every time they make a special or a video or something on t.v. about louisiana, it is just insulting us in one way or another... im sorry but they just .. idk they always but the people who can't talk properly on the video and now everyone thinks we ALL talk like that. Our culture has always been insulted one way or another for as long as our culture has been around...
XBrittneyBlueX 5 years ago
Waar komt dit stuk (dan nog met Nederlandse ondertiteling) in godsnaam vandaan???
Schitterend!!!
Yvieboy 5 years ago
Thank you!...great clip!
ChadHebert 5 years ago