8.8K views · 105 reactions |  The first strum of many! Our Cajun Fiddle lessons with the legendary Waylon Thibodeaux are off to a toe-tapping start! Catch a glimpse of the magic from our first class and see how we're bringing the sounds of Cajun tradition to life! #playthecajunway #bccm #fiddlelessons #cajunmusic | Bayou Country Children's Museum | Facebook

Doug Kershaw’s “Louisiana Man” is a Cajun-country anthem that put bayou music on the map. Released in 1961, the song tells the story of a fisherman raising his family on the Atchafalaya River, capturing the heart of Louisiana life with Kershaw’s fiery fiddle and rapid-fire lyrics. It became a country standard, recorded by dozens of artists, and even played during the Apollo 12 mission in 1969. Kershaw’s high-energy performances and crossover appeal helped bring Cajun music to mainstream audience

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