Cajun Music: Savoy Family Band - Port Arthur Blues

[@JacquesBPoirier]

How I sometimes miss that country road in South Western Louisiana where the Savoy Music Store stands alone in the rice fields. That wonderful family has been for years offering free Cajun boudin to anyone bringing their violin or squeezebox to learn the classic tunes of French Louisiana. Every Saturday a half-mile-long line of parked cars have license plates from all over the country, with entire busses of Japanese or Swedish tourists with instruments in one hand and the good Savoy coffee in the other, a giant grin on their faces. After being cut off from France for 400 years, we still dance with that obsessive "contredanse" two-step straight from Normandie farms of the 17th century. We just spiced up with creole and early rock, something many say we also invented. And the food! Miam miam, hot and hand-licking good! Long live Marc Savoy and his brood.

[@joycemoss6205]

I am79 a caiun girl who grew up with this music, going to dances on saturdays in 1956 with aunt and uncle we three girl cousins the same age!!! brings back great memories!!!

[@Mixster707]

I knew I was Cajun at 3yrs old when I heard my Daddy’s family play accordion! God bless them.

[@stevenikitas8170]

You might think that this regional music would die out with the national influences of pop, rock, country, etc. But it just keeps living on in the younger generations. Great stuff..

[@saulien3675]

Félicitations à la famille Savoy. Soyez le phare de votre culture, celle de vos ancêtres!

[@Pierredu46]

vu il y a 35 ans dans un documentaire de TAVERNIER sur la musique de Louisiane !!! A REVOIR !!!!!!!!!!

[@bobthompson1055]

No by CT Hi by by by u

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

This Brit had loved Cajun music ever since I discovered Clifton Chenier back in the 1970s. And I love this!

[@rayh3391]

clifton chenier forever

[@jameseast7966]

This was one of the three pieces of Cajun music my dad played on his squeeze box. My mom called it Cajun chanky chank. I have memories of him sitting on our porch for hours tapping his feet. Good times in 50s Louisiana.

[@idbful]

Cajun music at its finest!!! Many thanks to the Savoy family, from a french cousin.

[@raymccraine2449]

If you ask me...This music is Heaven sent Man! Only God could put this stuff together. Just Wonderful!!!!

[@irish9829]

This makes this old sod so happy. I'm half Acadiens on me mum's side and have relatives who had to go to Louisiana. Never been, I don't know them but it's on my bucket list. I don't listen to Cajun music everyday but when I do I feel like I belong.

[@simonledoux8519]

You should visit Louisiana. I have a Canadian background too and when I went there it felt so familiar like being in the Maritimes. Love it and the people, food and music are awesome.

[@FranCisco-uv9xl]

Desde España. Me encantan las personas que mantienes vivas estas fantasticas tradiciones de nuestra Historia comun... Muchas Gracias y que Dios les Bendiga :-)

[@mathildebrutus5779]

Très belle musique que J, aime beaucoup 👍👍👍 et ça me donne de la joie dans mon cœur et ça me fait envie de danser. Bravo les musiciens

[@3flyte_3flyte]

Êtes-vous capable de comprendre leur dialecte cajun-français ?

[@phantomblott1]

Just recently found this kind of music. I am an old 50's and 60's rock "N" roller. This music has some of that old music in it. Like the Do Wop music I danced to , would be hard to not dance to this music as well. Thank you for this new to me, music.

[@garvinhooper]

back in the fifties as a young man we used to listen to New Brunswick Canada on Saturday nights in central Maine, we called it jigs and reels but it sounded a lot like cajun music

[@dufus2273]

Lived and worked out of Broussard many years ago as a young man. Those cajuns love their music and it will always bring a smile. Love them all.

[@vincehennigan622]

I'm Irish born and remember the nights we would have the neighbors gather to dance and play music and sing the old songs. The musicians played accordian and fiddle music with my dad a master of an IDENTICAL 4 valve accordian with identical golden keys. This was over 60 years ago but I still love and appreciate the music whether Cajun or Irish. It's all Celtic based. I hope this band is still going strong.

[@procarpenter1788]

But it isn’t all Celtic based…

[@thomasclark8242]

It's not all celtic based. Cajun music has its own identity.

[@sasquatchdonut2674]

Cajun music is more French based

[@Richard-gp5tg]

​@@procarpenter1788....Actually it is. Cajuns are Bretons which is the Celtic part of France. Now there are other influences, especially African. In Panama' the home of Tipico music , the Azuero Peninsula was originally settled by people from Galicia, (Gallegos) and one can clearly see the thread between Irish, Cajun, and Tipico....its fascinating.

[@Richard-gp5tg]

​@@procarpenter1788.....of course there are other influences, and of course there is an evolution, but the BASE, is indeed from Celtic sources.

[@robertbowling8393]

This family is without a doubt a true piece of work!!! Each member doing his/her part impeccably!! Cajun music at its finest!! Kudos to the Savoy family!

[@raymccranie7872]

What a joy to be raised in a household filled with music. I would have loved it. Savoy Family has so much talent especially Ann. I wish time would stand still for only once so we could enjoy this a while longer. Merci Beaucoup Marc!

[@kennethbrownjr.636]

My family has been in the Georgia and Alabama area since the early 1700’s and still enjoy this music

[@raymccraine2449]

Man! I love Marc Savoy!! This is what good Cajun music is all about!! . Merci Marc.

[@raymccranie7872]

Look at that big Smile on Papa Savoy's face. He,s prouder than punch for his 2 boys.

[@brunolaurent1589]

Un très beau moment, la rencontre avec une partie de la famille Savoy , Marc et Sarah, à Eunice, en 2018, temple de la Cajun Music 😉👏👏

[@AnthonyPCipolone]

Unbelievable it can be seen and heard forever

[@raymccraine2449]

I love that big smile Marc has on. He knows they all are doing Great. When he plays, he wants people to remember The Savoy Family Cajun Band.

[@lynnglidewell7367]

What a wonderful family. Dad looks just as happy to sit quietly and listen to his sons as does to play himself. I visit this video several times a year as I have for several years now. Never gets old. Fabulous.

[@sandrargriffith3493]

aieeeee, my face hurts from smiling 🤩 I love this family and the music!

[@jimfrederich8852]

What a joy during this lockdown! Thanks 😊

[@nizzy8479]

Cajun. CAJ1 2K21 UN

[@raymccraine2449]

Marc, Ann and the boys know how to do it. This is happy music to smile at and laugh, dance, etc. I have to have a dose of this every day to keep me straight. Its better than any medicine. God is in the scenery somewhere. Thank You Savoy Family!!!

[@raymccranie7872]

You can tell that they love their Cajun Music very much. They just love it! Hey, Me Too. Merci!!

[@janetwilson6069]

A musical genre I fell in love with when I first heard it. Unique vocals.

[@jaapyoutube6563]

Could listen to this for days! Uplifting, pure joy, superb musicians!

[@pamc9723]

Makes you want to jump up and start dancing!!! Love it and I love this band!

[@toddwatts7727]

A big thank you to the Savoy family. It's a joy to hear music that comes from the heart. No digitizing, no amplifying just pure music.

[@Granite-wz6iw]

That's some incredible talent! Played with great feeling and love.

[@ned8880]

Fabulous. Cajun music is so happy sounding. Can't help but tap my foot when hearing it.

[@larrymaberry6434]

Love cajun music, Doug Kershaw one of the best

[@peacelife9890]

Right! 😊

[@stevenhosea4849]

ned Goodness Hi

[@peterderiemer3854]

Tap your foot ? I knocked over my 75 gallon fish tank! Did no "et non em cause they want catfeesh!!!

[@randallbaselt9454]

Learn the cajun 2-step and you will be in heaven!

[@nancylangdale5925]

It does not get any better than this! Love it!

[@beshkodiak]

Gads! I remember listening to Marc Savoy on old KFAT radio shows. 1979 or so, Bought his LP and a squeeze box. Been terrorizing the neighbors ever since.

[@dannybruce4142]

Keep on de squezin'!

[@rufust.firefly4890]

KFAT was a great station.

[@raymccranie7872]

There's no beating Cajun Sounds. It goes right down to your Soul. The Savoy Family are one of the best. They just love playing. Especially Ann, who we love. Merci Beaucoup.

[@randallburgess46]

Absolutely fantastic! I was mesmerized!

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

That sweet smile on Savoy's face, as the boys are soloing on their violins..says it all...

[@robertbowling8393]

I think that same thing each time I watch this video! The obvious look of a proud papa, as he hears his sons getting into the music they all perform so very well.

[@anthonystorey2953]

I forgot to remember how much I loved this soul lifting music! From over here in the UK thanks x

[@1111pianoman]

i didn't read all the comments, but, did anyone mention that marc MAKES the accordions he plays?...lafayette is a hotbed of accordion makers...4 high-dollar accordion purveyors in an area you could cover with a dime in the lafayette area...if you live in this area, you can hear this kind of music SOMEWHERE 7 nights a week...

[@Brothert65]

laisse les bons temps rouler..great memories from a trip to Louisiana back in 1994..thanks

[@raymccraine2449]

How can you not keep your feet from moving when you hear this wonderful music? The Savoy family are Great!

[@christianchristian57g.]

quelle belle culture! salut à vous les cousins!

[@Leigh-ks3jq]

This is the reason we're all back here clicking like.

[@hc5970]

This music brings joy and happiness to heart and soul. ( can not stop tapping my foot to the rhythm) 👍👍👍

[@catweasle5737]

I can't keep one foot still listening to this music. :-)

[@alexcika9906]

Nosir me either

[@rootsm3]

This is awesome. I love the raspiness to the son’s voice. Great talent!!

[@Kration100]

Whenever I hear this rendition, I cry from the heart. If your old school Cadien, y'all will know the reasons why. When I die, I don't want to go to heaven... I want to be re-born in Acadiana. Thank you Dewey. Thank you Mark, and sooo many others. - Joe Bergeron-D'Amboise

[@zeeavi6280]

I am a Cajun Hollier, and am just learning about my roots. This music speaks deeply to my soul.

[@jimreid6370]

Are Cajun from Indian tribes?

[@williameddy1662]

@@jimreid6370 At one time, Acadian French were settled in eastern Canada , in what is now Nova Scotia , New Brunswick , and Prince Edward Island , but was then called Acadia . Even today , there is a university in Wolfville , Nova Scotia , called Acadia University . After the 7 Years War between England and France , ( 1756-1763 ) , the English more or less forced Acadians out of that area . The whole thing was called the Acadian Expulsion .Some went to Louisiana , some to France , some to other places . The Acadians have mixed to a degree with natives , and others . However , the term Cajun comes from the word Acadian . ( I think In Grade 6 we covered it in history , but , it is a long time since I was in Grade 6. It is considered one of the most embarrassing parts of Canadian history .)

[@dmanwainright2132]

@@jimreid6370 they are acadians from Canada, they got kicked out and went to Lousiana

[@cellynn4702]

Missing Louisiana, it's fine music and people

[@florienpoirier5148]

Ok

[@lakewoodil]

Yes they are great people and they love to party. I was stationed in New Iberia with the navy and had a great time for 18 months back in 1960/61.

[@Bryan-wq9vq]

Good old Cajun music very well played thank you for sharing

[@briant2140]

I don't know the direct translation of the lyrics, but the spirit of the music comes across. I have enjoyed Cajun music for over thirty years. I like it so much that I am thinking about studying French.

[@custerranch]

Study Cajun French, then. Not formal French.

[@BillBraskyy]

I had a friend with a really nice family that had the last name "Savoy", who were also Cajun people with family roots originally from Louisiana, but this family I knew had moved to Houston, and then eventually to the city where I met my friend and the family. Very nice people, really big into Cajun cooking, but none of them played any instruments.

[@hatchertiger]

I love my Cajun heritage. It's from the heart.

[@Richard-gp5tg]

Make sure to hang on to it and pass it on to the next generation (s).😂

[@raymccraine2449]

Man, Marc can make that accordion smoke! How I wish I had been there when this was recorded. My feet won't stop tapping. If I ever get a chance to see The Savoy's live, I will jump on that!! Merci.

[@thelakeman5207]

Such good time music. I love it. It always makes me smile!

[@dalepenniman9186]

Awesome, I can listen to you all day long. ....

[@maverickdallas1004]

This is HAPPY music! Heaven knows, we can surely use a lot more if it in today's hectic world!

[@MrSebboxxx]

... so many influences making this beautiful sound ...

[@Melvorgazh]

Discovering Cajun music now. Hypnotic music 😉 Greetings from Brussels Belgium

[@bennyblanko3]

That was really good! True artists! I came looking for Dewey Balfa's version (in c, I think one fiddle cross tuned even, with 2 fiddles), but that was just beautiful!

[@senecacolbert7377]

At 1:50 Wilson hits that note on the fiddle and sounded like a good friend of theirs,Mr.Dewey Balfa and I think it touched Dad's soul because he hollered out "Yeah"you could hear a couple seconds later.i know it touched mine 'hey yeah'

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Just fabulous. I have them n a CD from years ago. Cajun music is just soooo jous! :-)

[@JN-om6rw]

Great stuff from Limerick west of Ireland..love Cajun people people

[@DavidIrthum]

What a wonderful way to start my Sensational Saturday!

[@robertalker652]

Got the song playing on my new stereo, all the way Down Under in Australia. Well done to the Savoys.

[@Larry3505]

Gotta luv Cajun music!

[@desmondmayhew6466]

Absalutey brilliant, beutiful music . Im definitely a fan . WOW hi from across the pond . Not sure why it took so long to find you guys . But thank heavens i did . ❤❤ Much obliged . I tip my hat to yawl .

[@stephenbacon7174]

I just wish these great folks would come to Savannah in the near future!

[@donk4926]

Hi from South Africa. Love this music. It is very similar to our traditional country music called "Boere Musiek" which means farmers'music, played in rural areas in early SA.

[@martinschulman1751]

Wonderful, wonderful. The magic of music taking four people and making them one.

[@sueadauctus3306]

Happy music. The world needs it.

[@LongNguyen-er4se]

Nice.. takes me back to when I was young and naive living in South Louisiana.

[@allencummings2086]

The Savoy's are nothing short of a Great Treasure from the Great State of Louisiana!

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Absolutely. :-)

[@neverbored8130]

Texas homie

[@jamesdavison8709]

Sportsman’s Paradise

[@rosebiceps]

I love this savoy family band. Cajun at its best!!!

[@heathertillman9897]

Nothing like the energy and joy in Cajun music and dance!!!

[@terrywells7699]

I'd have the blues too if I were stuck in Port Arthur! great music l

[@peacelife9890]

Lol

[@Jrhnhemp]

But Lake Charles, Cameron and Creole are just a few miles away....and you can take the Sabine Pass beach road too.

[@juans6639]

Excellent! Good happy music.

[@alanwilby9927]

.....IRISH PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO ENJOY THEMSELVES...I REMEMBER MY IRISH FAMILY AT CHRISTMAS.....GOOD PEOPLE ... HARD-WORKING ..

[@virginiawilliams9998]

Cajun twin fiddles. Does it get any better? Five minutes of heaven thanks to the Savoy family!

[@RoZita870]

Good lookin too...aieeee!

[@virginiawilliams9998]

@@RoZita870 En effet!

[@kesmarn]

Love the singer's voice too. Perfect.

[@billmiller9448]

Heaven can't be this good.

[@jameswaye3588]

Fantastic music.!! If you don’t enjoy this Cajun music I don’t know what would?? I’m from Quebec Can. And this type of is part of our heritage.

[@Mixster707]

My Daddy was born in Bogalusa. We had great times there.

[@1953SM]

I want to go to a Cajun party anytime.!!! Whoooeeee boy I'd have a good time !

[@lbjlbj1]

Just saw the Savoy's on public TV yesterday discussing making their own squeeze boxes and such. Great show.

[@seanfabien1289]

A Great Sound! Wonderful music. Love it.

[@richardburkholder5949]

Terrific! If that's 'blues' I might not be able to handle happy.

[@randy1ization]

families of cajuns settled on the louisiana delta in the mid 1600s before the united states was even a country,, the settlers came from Austria, france, nova scotia , canada and other places and thats where alot of the accordian influince came from, germany. They gave my great , great grandfather 3 arpents of land and a mule. It must have been a hardscrabble life, trying to farm that swamp, fighting off the indians, mosquitoss, disease.. IM DAMNED PROUD OF MY ANCESTORS AND MY HERITAGE!!! ON MY MOTHERS side were SAVOIES, OR SAVOY, they came from novascotia.. there were also 7 ships that came from france, with names like doucet, trahan, ect.

[@pedrocosta6440]

If they came from Austria why do they speak French?! Louisiana was a French colony for gods sake!

[@randy1ization]

you need to do some research, all cajuns are not from french descent. cajun is a heritage, not a nationality or a race. now on my mothers side, they came from nova scotia, and before that france. The traditions, language, beliefs, way of life, is what makes a cajun!! Do some research on " Louisiana s German Coast"!! also where do you think the accordian came from, thats german not french,!!

[@randy1ization]

also the cajun language and mainstream French language are close, but certainly not the same. A French national and a cajun will struggle to communicate.

[@randy1ization]

heres something else that will shock you.. there are black cajuns also. it was a big melting pot, times were too hard for racism, it was a matter of " were all in this together trying to survive" !! like I said, its a HERITAGE.

[@randy1ization]

Now with that said, some cajuns of french descent could argue that they are the true, OG cajuns, and in a way, they have a valid point, but you can go to different parts of louisiana and there are people with the common French names, whose ancestors came from france, but they have no clue what it means to be cajuns. They dont live the lifestyle, practice the customs, speak the language, play the musiccook the same foods, , have the same values, ect.

[@martinslott2353]

What you see is what you get and this as good as it gets

[@WJack97224]

Thank you. What a joy. Good on ya mates.

[@dufus2273]

love that Cajun music. Reminds of the time I lived in Broussard.

[@bobleblanc6653]

Dufus.... when did u live in broussard

[@donuzoka8858]

When he start singing is legendary

[@connieyoung3476]

Finally!!! My kind of music

[@jimblaq2807]

Hello Mr.Marc Savoy i would like to thank you and your family for being great role models for me i just love the accordion and the Cajun / Zydeco music i was born in Kaplan Louisiana but raised in San Francisco California. all my so call friend laughed at me being a black American. once again i just wanted to say thank you because of you i play the accordion. in my Cajun/ Zydeco band.

[@marymcmillan2928]

+Jim Blaq My Dad was from Forked Island... !! Como sa va ma che' ??

[@marymcmillan2928]

+Jim Blaq and go to the Rock A Bye !!!

[@jimblaq2807]

Mu e b an. My father was from youngsville LA. And he spoke Creole French so did my grandmother i understand a little of it but cannot speak it i was 4 years old when my mother moved me and my sister out west. The only reason i can understand it a little is best when school was out for the summer i would be put on the airplane and sent back down south to my grandmother. Thank you so much for responding to me.

[@garybarton3843]

Jim Blaq uu

[@garybarton3843]

Mary McMillan no

[@MrMusicguyma]

My last trip to LA was in 1996. Always loved the Cajun, Swamp Pop, New Orleans R&B and Zydeco. Got to go again.

[@IanWeeks56]

Pure joy! Music for fun ... as it should be.

[@josepoblano1486]

I love the Mark Savoy Cajun band beautiful music and the food looks delicious.

[@donuzoka8858]

Yes!

[@parsmanjim7366]

Love it ! From Scotland !

[@michaelbrand8279]

LOVE the twin fiddling by Wilson & Joel!!

[@tabithaslaughter4717]

Aww they are from Eunice Louisiana they are a WONDERFUL family

[@JedFord]

Beautiful Cajun sound YeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh''! JED FORD.

[@crazycavan9139]

Magnifique musique je découvre quelques choses de géant Merci

[@michelbillydolly3129]

formidable ! il faut que je vienne vous visiter un jour ou l'autre !

[@TheBigchief258]

Love it! Gotta make you smile when listening!