Cajun music, an emblematic music of Louisiana, is rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians of Canada. Cajun music is often mentioned in tandem with the Creole-based, Cajun-influenced zydeco form, both of Acadiana origin. These French Louisiana sounds have influenced American popular music for many decades, especially country music, and have influenced pop culture through mass media, such as television commercials.

Noun

Cajun (plural Cajuns)

1. A member of an ethnic group of Acadian French origin, primarily living in Southern Louisiana.

Cajun (not comparable)

1. Relating to the Cajun people or their culture.
2. Of spicy food prepared in the style of the Cajun people.

• Cajun (17)
• Zydeco (18)

• Bands and Artists (10)

• Regional: North America: United States: Louisiana: Arts and Entertainment: Music: Cajun (8)
• Regional: North America: United States: Louisiana: Arts and Entertainment: Music: Zydeco (1)
• Shopping: Ethnic and Regional: North American: Cajun and Creole (5)

• Cajun/Zydeco Music and Dance
  cajunzydeco.net
  A large collection of links related to Cajun and Zydeco music, dance, and culture.
• All Music Guide: Cajun and Zydeco
  allmusic.com
  Definitions of the styles and subgenres including important albums and key artists.
• Cajun Radio and Zydeco Radio Guide
  cajunradio.org
  A guide to Cajun and Zydeco radio programs in the United States. Also featuring a link guide to Cajun and Zydeco culture, genealogy, festivals, regional dance newsletters, bands, dance instructors and music.