Chantez encore-"sing again"-with this collection of Louisiana French folksongs. Jeanne and Robert Gilmore bring back the music of Louisiana's past. Extensively researched, Chantez Encore will appeal to musicians, singers, and folklorists, as well as to teachers and students, who will learn French more easily through song.
Stemming from standard French, Creole French, and Cajun French, the songs in Chantez Encore range from happy, catchy tunes to sad, flowing laments. Notes accompanying each song include information on the song's origin and an English translation. Illustrations highlight the text.