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Genre
cajun
Parent Genre: blues

Cajun music is a genre that originated in Louisiana, USA, and is characterized by its lively and upbeat rhythms, accordion and fiddle instrumentation, and French lyrics. It is heavily influenced by the traditional music of the Acadian people who settled in the region. Cajun music often tells stories of love, heartbreak, and everyday life in the bayou. It has gained popularity over the years and has become a staple of Louisiana culture.


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List of cajun artists

Here is a list of cajun artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the cajun genre. You can find out what cajun genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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