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Sarah Savoy & The Francadians

Watching Sarah Savoy and the Francadians play is like getting a musical history lesson on all things Cajun. Sarah growls through the honky-tonk-inspired songs of the 40s and 50s, belts out sassy blues, and sings plaintively on some of Cajun musics most forlorn waltzes.

They throw in a few country and rockabilly numbers to show how these influenced some of the most popular songs in Cajun music today, and so your education is complete.

This group of dedicated musicians are based in Paris and led by Louisiana-born and raised Sarah Savoy.

Taking turns on the lead vocals with accordionist and lead guitarist David Rolland, Sarah spurs on the band and the audience with shouts, whoops, and jokes.