Cedric Watson explains the difference between Creole and Cajun music

[@keikofay9804]

The way this gentleman compares and contrasts the sub-genres is a true talent, not to mention his playing has a mind-blowing ease to it. Very impressive. I do not play melody instruments, so I really appreciate those with the discipline who do; especially fiddle and guitar. Nice! Thanks for the share, ThinAirs!

[@olemissfuture]

Not only is he incredibly musically talented, he knows the history of the culture he was raised in as well as other cultures. Next time he tours near by I'll be there.

[@joejavabop]

Great fiddle music workshop, with excellent explanation (and demonstration) of differences between creole, Cajun, and zydeco. Cedric is awesome., check out all his music.

[@octuple505]

Thank you for spreading the knowledge of our ancestors and telling their story.

[@MrDubyadee1]

I first heard/saw Cedric when he and his band played in Lincoln Square where the Old Town School hosts their annual summer music fest. I’ve bought every CD he’s been a part of that I could find. He is terrific.

[@elainebmack]

Very interesting! I never really knew the difference between these musical styles, but Mr. Watson demonstrates really clearly.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Beautiful. My wife's family is from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia (french and Gaelic speakers among them) may their culture as yours never disappear.

[@errolfellows409]

Excellent. Informative and most enjoyable.

[@raychang3music515]

Thanks for explaining the difference 🙏

[@willaimbeckham8171]

just what I needed today, haven't had a Cedric Watson fix in a while

[@realmofthesenses]

great voice, great singing too

[@keithjohnson5874]

This is really an informative talk, and the fiddle playing sounds great! I liked this so much that I went and ordered one of his CDs from Amazon, and now I can't wait to hear it!

[@jeannie1renee2]

So interesting! Thanks Cedric, for keeping all this wonderful music alive. What a wonderful "stew"! Love the way he explains where all the ingredients originated--how each nationality added their own flavor. Yum!

[@eutytoalba]

Americans are such a lovely mosaic...... 😍 Absolutely fascinating history and INCREDIBLE talent, sir! Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

[@greenshp]

Wonderful. Thank you, Cedric.

[@obalorrius9219]

Brilliant!!

[@jonathansgarden9128]

I love the way you explain this. I am 'Cadien/Cajun but also Spanish Creole, just not African or Haitian Creole

[@brotherrabbit8539]

Cedric is one of the greats.

[@KaiTakApproach]

Anyway you slice it, his repertoire is some of the most beautiful "American" music.

[@zekevarg3043]

That's one talented guy!

[@tianglade]

Talents !

[@andydonham8612]

You get the taste of what gumbo is when you listen to him play. Interesting and delicious at the same time.

[@colinharper9032]

Amede Ardoin is the root of it all! Of course Dennis played with him, but Ardoin is the one. Merci to Cedric for this and for his music!

[@MrKoolkat333]

Here in France, Creoles are mostly "black"(but some creoles are whites too) and we are proud that Old French Music is still alive in Louisiana and USA,wathever the colors of artists!!

[@CleverNameTBD]

Here in louisiana and really just the "new world," creole just means native-born people of French descent. Color doesn't come into it much. But when you look at the etymology of the world, the Spanish and Portuguese used it primarily for slaves of color. Too many ignorant people in louisiana still say it's just a black versus white thing. But it's not. You have black cajuns and white creoles. Even if technically a cajun is just a descendant of the acadians from canada. All cajuns are creoles, not all creoles are cajuns.

[@starofdabloc]

@@CleverNameTBD Wrong

[@arthurraft2]

Anyone know where Cedric is playing this summer.. ?

[@beckywilliamson4741]

Just saw him at river and roots music festival in berryville va June 30th 2018

[@FutureOorah]

What was the first example you played called the Cajun version?

[@70MK47]

Yeeeeeee!

[@mr.wizard2974]

I like the Cajun music the best .

[@kkelleybass]

Really interesting. But Ive found the major difference between Cajun and Zydeco to be the percussive element. Similar melodies, but Zydeco is much more jumping. You cant help but move to Zydeco, whereas Cajun is more sedate and flowing, pretty, but doesnt make you want to dance as much as the Zydeco. But I enjoy both styles. Plus, you can also hear a cultural sound and melody of Irish traditional music mixed in there.