Louisiana Swamp Pop
A regional Louisiana dance style that grew from Cajun and Creole musicians absorbing R&B, country, and rock and roll in the 1950s. The sound leans on heartfelt singing, a sturdy backbeat, and local color rather than polish.
History
A regional Louisiana dance style that grew from Cajun and Creole musicians absorbing R&B, country, and rock and roll in the 1950s. The sound leans on heartfelt singing, a sturdy backbeat, and local color rather than polish.