What are the music preferences of Cajun families?
The basic instruments in Cajun bands are the fiddle and accordion. Cajun bands also sometimes use triangles, guitars, and drums. Most Cajun songs are sung in French and the music is frequently used to accompany dancing. Prominent performers of Cajun music included the group the Hackberry Ramblers during the 1930’s and Harry Choates during the 1940’s. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, the group Beausoleil performed Cajun music.
