Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – A Trip to the Holiday Lounge,
on Rounder Records, is the latest recording by Cajun band Charivari. It brings
together songs and stories full of mischief, mystery, history and the heart of
Cajun life.
Charivari is one of the most
exciting bands making Cajun music today. Their blazing twin fiddles, high
lonesome vocals and soulful rhythm section create energized dance music that’s
perfect for a Saturday night. From new Louisiana dancehall breakdowns to
timeless fiddle reels to surprising Celtic, Klezmer and Persian touches.Charivari (pronounced shah-ree-va-ree) is a group of young Cajun musicians who take their name from an ancient Louisiana tradition of all-night merry-makin. With a strong core that includes fiddler Mitchell Reed and guitarist/singer Randy Vidrine, the band stakes its claim as one of the premier groups performing in the Cajun tradition today.
[Buy
A Trip to the Holiday Lounge and
I Want to Dance With You].
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
