Louisiana Swamp Blues

The first accordion-based Cajun records were recorded in 1929 Things changed with the advent of amplified instruments. Black bands in Texas added a contemporary edge to the tradition, calling it 'zydeco'. But Louisiana, of course, is famous also for Blues and R&B and no Swamp compilation would be complete if those styles were left out. Here's a vibrant, living selection of tracks on four Cds from a state famous for music. ...