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Submitted by Rich Pizzo, Jul 14, 2007 11:35

I can't say for sure, but in the Louisiana Bayous, "Evangeline" is cult folklore heroin, of which a wonderful and tragic love story has been romanticized... and many songs have been written.. "Evangeline Waltz" I suspect, but don't know, and I could be wrong, "Evangeline accordion" means cajun slow dances steeped heavily in romantic folklore that all cajuns know and love. It took a lot of research for me to come to that conclusion... I could be wrong.. this Cajun Zydeco accordion music can "rock" and it can be a very sweet and romantic lovers waltzing..

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One of the best overall musicians I know began his musical career with an accordian. Even though he can play... [MORE]	Kait Klammer	Jul 14, 2007 16:11
I can't say for sure, but in the Louisiana Bayous, "Evangeline" is cult folklore heroin, of which a wonderful and...	Rich Pizzo	Jul 14, 2007 11:35
I had the good fortune to grow up in New Orleans where many bands from Cajun country would travel to... [MORE]	John Nielsen	Jul 9, 2007 08:29
Thanks John, Would you please explain / define "Evangeline accordian" rich [MORE]	Rich Pizzo	Jul 10, 2007 13:33
The Accordion is Back in America, and that is a good thing. With all thanks to American Cajun and Zydeco... [MORE]	Rich Pizzo	Jul 6, 2007 13:47
Well Rich (above comment), Not being a polka fan-boy I will say that polka can rock. And rock music can... [MORE]	Bruce Triggs	Jul 7, 2007 15:51
Sorry, I actually like polka. Going to Many Weddings as a kid, polkas were the most fun.. And as a... [MORE]	Rich Pizzo	Jul 9, 2007 12:34
That was a fun piece. Thanks for taking the time to write about the accordion. [MORE]	tom torriglia	Jul 6, 2007 10:42

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