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A Few General Links
The number of sites dealing with Cajun and zydeco music is now vast. Gary Hayman's site is the best overall resource. A search of the site's Zyde-Zine can often turn up information on specific topics of interest.
- Cajun/Zydeco in Southwest Louisiana and New Orleans
- Cajun and Zydeco Radio Guide (includes a good collection of links to information on the Cajun language, MP3 files, and other topics)
- Cajun Jam Sessions, Lessons, Buying Cajun Musical Instruments (courtesy of the Cajun and Zydeco Radio Guide)
- Cajun French Music Association
- Balfa Toujours' links to music cultural web sites
- Christmas Music: A Guide to Cajun and Zydeco Songs
- Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture
- SFBAYou.com (covers Cajun and Zydeco in the San Francisco area, plus photos and descriptions of activities in Louisiana and elsewhere in the nation)
- Song lyrics from the Dutch band Des Fais Do-Do (French lyrics to a number of traditional Cajun songs)
- Southwest Louisiana Musicians Encyclopedia (McNeese State University)
- Zyde.Com Internet Magazine
Links to Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco Musicians Not Yet Included on LSUE's site
Louisiana Radio has an extensive list of links to Louisiana musicians compiled several years ago. Here is another site with an extensive listing. The Louisiana Music Archive and Artist Directory emphasizes New Orleans musicians but does include a number of Cajun and zydeco musicians.
Gary Hayman has a worldwide listing, with a separate section on groups in Louisiana and Texas.
Links to Stores in the Eunice Area That Sell Cajun/Creole/Zydeco Music
Links to Record Companies and Labels
All Music Guide offers what is probably the most extensive database of information on recording of all kinds.
- Arhoolie Records (California)
- Bad Weather Record in Kinder
- Goldband Records in Lake Charles
- University of North Carolina's Collection of Goldband Records (includes photographs of musicians)
- La Louisianne Records in Lafayette
- Lanor Records in Jennings
- Louisiana Red Hot Records in New Orleans
- Mardi Gras Records in New Orleans
- Musique Acadienne in Jennings
- Ralph Records in New Orleans
- Rounder Records (Massachusetts)
- Shanachie Records (New York)
- Swallow and Maison de Soul (Floyd's Records in Ville Platte)
Additional Links to Listings of Event Schedules
- Bal de Maison (band schedules and links)
- Cajun Fun: Restaurants, Night Life, Festivals, Other Activities
- Lafayette Daily Advertiser
- Lake Charles American Press
- The Advocate (Baton Rouge)
- OffBeat Magazine (emphasis is on New Orleans-area)
- Acadia Parish Tourism Commission
- St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission
- Jeff Davis Tourist Commission
- Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission
- Zydeco Cajun Prairie Scenic Byway