Allons a lafayette is the bside of a 78rpm single recorded by joe falcon and cleoma breaux in 1928. The song is based on an older traditional tune called. The recording, allons a lafayette was released in 1928, and opened the way for other commercial releases of cajun music. May 12, 2009 check out allons a lafayette by joe falcon on amazon music. Daughter of accordionist auguste breaux, and sister of amadie breaux, ophy breaux, clifford breaux and cleopha breaux.
Jan 06, 2012 the first commerciallysuccessful recording of cajun music is generally acknowledged to be allons a lafayette, performed by joe falcon accordion and cleoma breaux guitar. With a wide range of experiences and a long history in hospitality management we understand the needs of modern travelers. The recording, allons a lafayette was released in 1928, and opened the way for other. Joe falcon and cleoma breaux falcon considered by many to be the greatest cajun accordion players, joe falcon and his wife cleoma breaux falcon made the first commercial recording of cajun music. Joseph falcon september 28, 1900 november 19, 1965 was a cajun accordion player read more. Joe was one of the greatest accordion players and a pioneer artist of cajun records. Check out allons a lafayette by joe falcon on amazon music. Joseph falcon, cleoma breaux, cleoma falcon, cajun the great cajun duo formed by joseph falcon and his wife cleoma breaux recorded these two sides in new york, august 27 1928.
The first recording of authentic cajun music was made in 1928 by falcon and his future wife cleoma breaux playing rhythm guitar. Audio of joseph and cleoma falcon allons a lafayette leveled to 0db. As falcon recalled years later when burr went to talk to them, they asked. Joe and cleoma falcons allons a lafayette is probably the first commercial cajun music recording ever released. Joe e cleoma falcon, allons a lafayette 1928 youtube. Joseph and cleoma falcon allons a lafayette public. Joe falcon september 28, 1900 november 19, 1965 was a cajun accordion player in southwest louisiana, best known for the first recording of a cajun song entitled allons a lafayette in 1928. Jan 22, 2015 joe and cleoma falcons allons a lafayette is probably the first commercial cajun music recording ever released. Together, they recorded one of the first known examples of cajun music. Joe was known for how he could turn a song with the bridge or b part. Falcon ne le 28 septembre1900 a rayne louisiane, decede le 19 novembre1965 a crowley louisiane et sa femme cleoma breaux nee le 27 mai 1906, decedee le 9 avril 1941 ont enregistre leur premier disque cajun en avril 1928. Song lafayette allons a lafayette artist joe falcon.
Joe falcon and cleoma breaux on their wedding day april 27, 1932. Allons a lafayette vinyl lp artwork beausoleil is the project of fiddle, banjo and guitar player michael doucet. Waltz that carried me to my grave was side a, lafayette allons a lafayette was side b. They continued to record together until cleomas death in. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The falcons changed music with allons a lafayette historic recording will soon celebrate 88 years. And cleoma sister of the fabled breaux brothers may be cajun musics best loved female artist. The blog the singing bones has a wellwritten appreciation of cleoma. Joseph falcon and his wife cleoma breaux left for new orleans to record the first cajun record and went on to perform across southern louisiana and texas. Together, joe falcon and cleoma breaux were prolific early cajun recorders. Lafayette, a song by joe falcon, cleoma breaux on spotify.
Carried me to my grave w 1462162 and lafayette, allons a lafayette. Joeandcleomafalcon joe and cleoma falcons allons a lafayette is probably the first commercial cajun music recording ever released. One of the earliest and only known photos of joe falcon and cleoma breaux falcon. Colors from space at lafayette science museum, 4 p. Joe and cleoma falcon were rock stars, decades before rock n roll.
Joe falcon and cleoma breaux falcon a black and white reproduction of a photograph of cleoma breaux falcon and her husband, joe falcon. Joe and cleoma falcon s allons a lafayette is probably the first commercial cajun music recording ever released. Discover how changing colors affects what we see, and how astronomers use lights of different colors to learn more about the universe. Joe falcon lacasine special music track on frogtoon music. So, joe and cleoma played allons a lafayette on his german diatonic accordion probably a monarch which his dad bought for him in lafayette and cleoma played a guitar. Allons a lafayette your browser does not support the audio element. Allons a lafayette smithsonian folkways recordings. Married to cleoma falcon, with whom he released his first recording, the first commercial cajun recording, in 1928. Aug 14, 2014 so, joe and cleoma played allons a lafayette on his german diatonic accordion probably a monarch which his dad bought for him in lafayette and cleoma played a guitar. Joseph and cleoma falcon allons a lafayette by publicdomain4u jan 22, 2015 free listen. A reflection of a people, gives us denus mcgees account of how angelas lejeune came to record. Join our email list for the latest news from smithsonian folkways recordings click to join. First cajun recording 1928 allons a lafayette lets go to. Mar 20, 2016 the falcons changed music with allons a lafayette historic recording will soon celebrate 88 years.
Cleoma falcon nee breaux may 27, 1906 april 8, 1941 was an american guitarist and vocalist who, along with her husband joe falcon, recorded one of the first known examples of cajun music. Lafayette allons a luafette joe falcon early cajun music. They came over to where we recorded and they said lord but thats more music out of two instruments than we ever heard in our lives. Cleoma breaux and joe falcon ils ont vole mon traineau vintage cajun duration. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Joseph falcon lafayette allons a luafette 1928 youtube. Albums include anthology of american folk music, i dont feel at home in this world anymore. We appreciate the needs of meeting planners, tour operators and group leaders and. Allons a lafayette cleoma breaux, ophy breaux, joe falcon. The song is based on an older traditional tune called jeunes gens campagnard. The first commerciallysuccessful recording of cajun music is generally acknowledged to be allons a lafayette, performed by joe falcon accordion and cleoma breaux guitar. The waltz that carried me to my grave w 1462162 and lafayette, allons a lafayette, w 1462172, the former recorded first, in spite of popular belief. She would later marry falcon and be known as cleoma falcon. Quand je suit partis pour le texas cleoma breaux, ophy breaux, joe falcon.
A joe falcon song recorded in new orleans on friday april 27, 1928. Oct 12, 2012 the first commerciallysuccessful recording of cajun music is generally acknowledged to be allons a lafayette, performed by joe falcon accordion and cleoma breaux guitar. Itineraries, hotels, attractions, restaurants, guide service, transportation, cooking demonstrations, festivals, mardi gras and christmas events for adults and students. Falcon on accordion and cleoma breaux falcon on guitar by columbia records in new orleans, louisiana. Cleoma falcon was a very slight and beautiful woman, likened to a porcelain doll, with the smallest feet ever seen in louisiana. Joseph and cleoma falcon allons a lafayette public domain 4u. Aside from being a groundbreaking recording artist, cleoma breaux also was. One of the earliest and only known photos of joe falcon. Inspired by 78s of the old cajun masters and french folk music, beausoleil is deeply steeped in tradition while incorporating modern influences of jazz, rock, and blues. The recording, allons a lafayette was released in 1928, and opened the. Join our email list for the latest news from smithsonian folkways recordings.
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