Dennis McGee
Dennis McGee, born January 26, 1893, in Louisiana, was one of the earliest
recorded Cajun musicians. He received his first violin at age 14 and began
playing dances soon after. In the late 1920s, McGee collaborated with Amédé
Ardoin, recording together in New Orleans from 1929 onwards, including "Taunt
Aline" (1929) and "Two Step de Mama" (1929). He also performed with Sady
Courville and Ernest Frugé, contributing to early examples of Cajun music.
Notable albums include La Vieille Musique Acadienne (1977) and The Complete
Early Recordings 1929-1930 (1994). McGee continued perform...
Courville Breakdown
Sady Courville and Dennis McGeeLa Vieille Musique Acadienne
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Napoleon's Waltz
Sady Courville and Dennis McGeeLa Vieille Musique Acadienne
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Papa's Waltz
Sady Courville and Dennis McGeeLa Vieille Musique Acadienne
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Waltz That Finished in the Corner of the House
Sady Courville and Dennis McGee2:29
Frugé's Reel
Sady Courville and Dennis McGeeLa Vieille Musique Acadienne
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Chère Bébé CreoleAustin Crum, Dennis McGee, Josh Martin, Steve Hinson, Deanie Richardson, Jason Hall (contributor), Chris Ashburn, Matt McKenzie (contri, Dave Racine (contributor) and Carmella Ramsey (contributor)
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