Jack learns about the very first person, let alone woman, to record commercial Cajun music: Cleoma Breaux Falcon. Gorgeous music throughout this one.

Songs:

Joseph Falcon - Lafayette (Allons a Luafette)

Hank Williams - Jambalaya on the Bayou

Joseph F. Falcon & Cleoma Beaux - Le Vieux Soulard Et Sa Femme

Joseph F. Falcon & Cleoma Beaux - Marie Buller

Amadie Breaux, Ophey Breaux & Cleoma Breaux - Ma Blonde est Partie

Joe Falcon & Cleoma Breaux Falcon - La Valse Crowly 

Joseph & Cleoma Falcon - Ouvrez Grand ma Fenetre 

Falcon Trio - Raise Your Window

Count Basie - Going to Chicago Blues 

The Carter Family - Bonnie Blue Eyes

Joseph and Cleoma Falcon - Bonnie Blue Eyes

Cleoma Falcon - Pin Solitaire

Cleoma Falcon - L’amour Indifferent

Cleoma Breaux Falcon - C’est Mauvais De Dire Un Mensonge

Cleoma Breaux & Joe Falcon - Ils ont Volé mon Traîneau

References:

Allured, J., Gentry, J. F., Farmer-Kaiser, M., & Frystak, S. L. (Eds.). (2009). Louisiana Women: Their Lives and Times. University of Georgia Press.

Brasseaux, R. A. (2009). Cajun breakdown: The emergence of an American-made music. Oxford University Press on Demand.

The Encyclopedia of Country Music : The Ultimate Guide to the Music, (2012) Oxford University Press

Russell, T., & Pinson, B. (2004). Country Music Records: A Discography, 1921-1942. Oxford University Press.

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