| | Evangeline Made: A Tribute To Cajun Music CD (1 Customer Review)
EVANGELINE MADE was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Traditional Folk Album.
While zydeco music has gotten the lion's share of attention and crossover success over the years, it's quieter country cousin Cajun music has lingered in the background, despite being just as influential on other forms of American music as zydeco. EVANGELINE MADE attempts to redress the balance by gathering together legendary artists from the worlds of country, rock, pop, and folk who were inspired by Cajun music for a rousing tribute. Backed by an impressive cast of dyed-in-the-wool New Orleans Cajun musicians, these artists leave their egos at the door for an extremely soulful outing that never reeks of star turn. An honest passion is evident in Richard Thompson's fleet "Les Flammes D'Enfer," David Johansen's gritty "Ma Mule," and John Fogerty's hearty guitar and vocal work on the chestnut "Diggy Liggy Lo." A wise avoidance of overproduction and a focus on artist with genuine love for Cajun music (not to mention a surplus of talent) help make EVANGELINE MADE an unqualified success at opening up new avenues for one of America's oldest musical traditions.
Includes liner notes by Jim Bessman and Ann Savoy.
J.Fogerty,N.Lowe,R.Thompson,L. Ronstadt,D.Johansen,R.Crowell Evangeline Made: A Tribute To Cajun Music Music Evangeline Made: A Tribute To Cajun Music Songs | 1. | Vagabond Special |
| 2. | La Chanson D'Une Fille de Quinze Ans - Linda Ronstadt/Ann Savoy |
| 3. | Diggy Liggy Lo - John Fogerty |
| 4. | Je Vieux Plus Te Voir - Linda Thompson |
| 5. | Pa Janvier, Laisse Moi M'en Aller - Patty Griffin |
| 6. | Les Flammes D'Enfer - Richard Thompson |
| 7. | Ma Mule - David Johansen |
| 8. | Ma Blonde est Partie - Maria McKee |
| 9. | Blues de Bosco - Rodney Crowell |
| 10. | O, Ma Chere 'Tite Fille - Linda Ronstadt/Ann Savoy |
| 11. | Valse de Balfa - Linda Thompson |
| 12. | Two Step de Prairie Soileau |
| 13. | Arrette Pas la Musique - Nick Lowe |
| 14. | Tout un Beau Soir en Me Promenent - Maria McKee |
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Evangeline Made: A Tribute To Cajun Music Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Transgresses Generation Lines
Evangeline Made is one of the best collaborations of various musical artists I've ever heard. Including John Fogerty, Linda Ronstadt, and others. One of the artists put so much thought into his song, in an attempt to make it sound like authentic cajun, he hired High School violinists as back up...thereby matching closely what you might hear on a back porch deep in the bayous. Also, each artist studied the proper dialect of French to add to the authenticity. The overall beat is similar to the Polish Polka and the entire CD reflects all your moods...similar to the Blues. Finally, you can also dance to this music! Actually, you are "forced" to dance or at least tap your foot. You will not be disappointed, no matter your age or taste in music. I am middle aged and enjoyed Evangeline Made. My neice is 18 years old and also enjoyed it immensly. You will too...
Submitted by a reviewer (Stevens Point, WI, USA) 
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