Sparkling fiddles, strong voices, and pounding feet join together in this compilation of lively dance tunes and poignant songs—the musical legacy of French-Canadians who immigrated to New England and became Franco-Americans. Recorded between the years of 1994-1998 at informal gatherings, at songfests and in small studios in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and eastern New York, the music reveals the creativity and continuity in this unique regional tradition today. 57 minutes, 28 page booklet, map, and photos.
1 The Shuttle – Chanterelle
2 Devil’s Dream – Rodney Miller/Anne Percival
3 La Bastringue – Les Franco-Americans
4 Soufflons-Y – Martha Pellerin
5 La Bonn’ Femme Robert – Bernie Ouimet/Normand Ouimet/Marc Ouimet/Michael Ouimet
6 La Guignolee – Bernie Ouimet/Normand Ouimet/Marc Ouimet/Michael Ouimet
7 Te Souviendras-Tu de Moi? – Maria Perrault
8 Reel St. Hubert – Dudlely and Jacqueline Laufman
9 Les Bucherons – Paul Baril
10 St. Anne’s Reel/Liberty – Patrick Ross/Roland Cotnoir
11 Le Grain de Mil – Lucie Therrien
12 Entre Moi – Chanterelle
13 Growling Old Man Grumbling Old Woman – Ronald West/David Carr
14 Turlutte – Dent-De-Lion
15 Reveillez-Vous, Belle Endormie – Claude Methe
16 Redwig – Marcel Robidas and the Maple Sugar Band
17 J’entends E Moulin – Nightingale
18 Soiree Medley – Michele Choiniere/Jeanne Begnoche/Alberta Gagne/Fabio Choiniere/Maurice Paquette
19 Valse Du Temps – Michele Choiniere
20 Patte Du Mouton – Larry and Henry Riendeau
21 Valse Des Pasteureaux – Rodney Miller/Anne Percival