Accordion is king in Cajun heartland

Music lovers from around the world are converging on Louisiana for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, but they may miss a unique music tradition right in New Orleans' backyard. Just an hour's drive to the west is the Cajun heartland, where traditional music from Europe underwent a renaissance, and is still going strong. Duration: 02:17.

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AFP | April 29, 2011

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