Amis Du Teche
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Amis Du Teche
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- “Joue Pas Avec Moi”
- “C’est La Dernière Fois”
- “Two-Step Blues”
Louisiana’s Cajun Nation is without doubt one of the most unusual areas of america. It is formally referred to as Acadiana, after the French-speaking Acadians, or Cajuns, who settled there after being exiled from Canada by the British within the 18th century.
Our new month-to-month collection, Acadiana Music Showcase, is produced by our associates at Lafayette, La., affiliate station KRVS, and it explores this vibrant cultural melting pot by way of music.
Right this moment, on our second installment of our Acadiana Music Showcase, you will hear a efficiency from a band who was chosen as a member of Louisiana Tourism’s Music Ambassador Program, referred to as Amis Du Teche. Fiddle participant and vocalist Adeline Miller, guitarist and vocalist Amelia Powell, bassist Robert Miller and drummer Laykin Usie all grew up in Breaux Bridge, alongside the Bayou Teche in Louisiana. Therefore the identify Amis du Teche, which interprets to “Associates of the Teche.” Adeline additionally studied French each in Nova Scotia and in Lafeyette, as a part of her efforts to immerse herself in and assist protect the distinctive Acadiana tradition.
Amis Du Teche launched a self-titled album in 2023, and as we speak, their efficiency begins with them taking part in a music from that album referred to as “Joue Pas Avec Moi.” Take pleasure in!
Manufacturing Credit:
- Audio Engineer, Tony Daigle
- Artist Coordinator, Cathryn Hanks
- Media Coordinator and replica author, KRVS Common Supervisor, Cheryl Devall
- Sequence co-producers, Assistant Common Supervisor, Megan Constantin and volunteers Sami Parbhoo and Glenn Fields
This episode of World Cafe was edited by Miguel Perez and produced by KRVS Public Media on the College of Louisiana at Lafayette. It is dropped at you thru a partnership with Lafayette Consolidated Authorities, Lafayette Journey, and The Acadian Superette.
