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Released in 2011

We are delighted to announce that Valcour Records has teamed up with Festivals Acadiens et Creoles and the Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to make available for the first time ever selected performances from Louisiana’s largest Cajun and Creole music festival. In this inaugural release, The Best of Festivals Acadiens et Creoles 2002, you’ll hear spirited live performances by some of the biggest names in Cajun and Creole music today, including Wayne Toups, Steve Riley, Jo-El Sonnier, Balfa Toujours and more! We have plans to release many more of these “Bootleg” albums featuring your favorite Louisiana artists live on-stage, including entire sets by a single artist. 

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Bonus Tracks (not included in MP3 album or Audio CD purchase above)

Artist Credits
1.  Zydeco Joe – Allons Danser, Chère
2.  Jason Frey – Ton Coeur Est Barré
3.  Feufollet – Chère Mom 
4.  Jambalaya – Fais Do Do, Bébé 
5.  Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys – Bon Rêve 
6. Veillée – Un Beau Dimanche Matin
7. Belton Richard – Le Paradis Des Musiciens
8.  Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys – J’ai été-z-au Bal 
9.  Lafayette Rhythm Devils – Choupique Two-Step 
10.  Charivari – Le Holiday
11.  Balfa Toujours – L’anse Aux Pailles
12.  Balfa Toujours with Bois-Sec Ardoin – Fond de Culottes Two-Step 
13.  Wayne Toups – Tard Dans La Vie 
14.  Jo-El Sonnier – Amédé Ardoin

Artist Credits for Bonus Tracks
1. Jason Frey – Rougeau Two-Step 
2. Jambalaya – Lafayette Breakdown 
3. Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys – Maline
4. Veillée – Les zydecos sont pas salés 
5. Belton Richard – 17 chandelles 
6. Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys – Allons danser 
7. Charivari – The Monkey and the Fiddle 
8. Balfa Toujours – Bernadette 
9. Wayne Toups – Hick’s Wagon Wheel Special 
10. Jo-El Sonnier – Chère bébé