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Cajun & Zydeco
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Roots Music 
 Explore roots music: blues, country, gospel, bluegrass, cajun, zydeco, tejano, and Native American music. This is a companion site to the four-part PBS series, with each part individually summarized. Included are Oral Histories of some of the artists, a discography for each episode, and histories of the songs and instruments heard in the programs. Additionally, there are related links and lesson plans. http://www.pbs.org/americanrootsmusic/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Music, Musical Genres, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Dec 20, 2001 Cajun Radio and Zydeco Radio
A comprehensive directory of links to Cajun and zydeco radio programs on the Internet, and AM and FM radio stations in the United States (with a major focus on Louisiana) featuring Cajun and zydeco music. This site also contains links to bands, festivals, newsletters, and instructors, and a FAQ explaining how to access Internet radio. http://www.cajunradio.org/ Topics: Media, Musical Genres, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Feb 20, 2003 Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance (ZydE-Magic)
Frequently updated, this site provides regional and date arranged lists of U.S. and international festivals. The full text of the ZydE-Zine, dance instructions and pictures are provided. A list of links include music available online, newsletters & zines, dance techniques and instruction, and other Cajun, zydeco, and Louisiana sites. An extensive list of bands and artists lead to official and fan sites containing a mix of bios, photos, and touring schedules. A link to the Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture is available. Pages have large graphics and MIDI music. The author, Gary Hayman, provides a page citing his sources. Gar voir! http://users.erols.com/ghayman/ Topics: Dance, Media, Media, Musical Genres, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 5, 2000 Jazz in the Valley
Celebrates the annual summer jazz festival held in Ellensburg, Washington state. Offers a schedule and lists of artists and activities. Describes the festival's educational outreach project, which "promotes the artistic expression of jazz through creative paintings." Includes visitor information and volunteer opportunities. A program of the nonprofit Laughing Horse Arts Foundation. http://www.jazzinthevalley.com/ Topics: Musical Genres, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 19, 2005 The Mississippi: River of Song
Companion to "a Smithsonian Institution series for public television ... that explores the richness and vitality of American music at the close of the twentieth century." The site features information about music in different regions along the Mississippi and biographies and audio and video clips for musicians in genres such as blues, Cajun, bluegrass, gospel, folk, hip hop, jazz, rock, and ethnic and traditional music. Includes a teacher's guide and links to related sites. http://www.pbs.org/riverofsong/ Topics: Geography, Musical Genres, Musical Instruments, Water Last updated Aug 3, 2005 Rhythmweb
Lots of information and links on world rhythm and percussion instruments, browsable by Cultures (including Africa, Caribbean, Brazil/South America, Asia, Cajun, jazz; and drum circles), and Instruments (featuring djembe, bongo, doumbek, frame drums, and homemade percussion instruments). See Community for discussion forums, links, and profiles of musicians. http://www.rhythmweb.com/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musical Instruments Last updated Aug 26, 2002 |
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