The Country, Folk & World Recommendation Thread

[Drjohnrock]

Originally Posted by Safar

Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys - La Danse de Mardi Gras (USA)

I love cajun, zydeco, and just about any other music from southern Louisiana and New Orleans. I've heard about this group for years but this is the first song I've heard by them. It updates cajun music without compromising its essence. Thanks for posting this, Safar.

[Safar]

Thanks for your comment, Drjohnrock. I think I listened to Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys some time ago without giving them the attention they deserve.
I like how they start their Sundays in New Orleans.

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