Description
**THIS IS A VINYL LP**
Release Date: 2025
Label: Nous Foundation
Track List
Side A
- LOUIS MICHOT – LA VALSE DE MÈCHE PERDU
- SUNPIE & THE LOUISIANA SUNSPOTS – SANG BRÛLÉ
- THE BABY DOLLS – MO LEMMÉ TOI
- LES CENELLES – MICHIÉ BANJO
- LEYLA MCCALLA – LA COULÉE RODAIR
- SWEET CRUDE – MON ESPRIT
Side B
- THE BABY DOLLS – EH LÀ-BAS
- LEYLA MCCALLA – LAVI VYE NEG
- LES CENELLES – MICHIÉ PREVALE
- SUNPIE & THE LOUISIANA SUNSPOTS – MARIE LAVEAU
- SWEET CRUDE – PORKUPINE
- LOUIS MICHOT – L’ABANDONNÉ
Notes
In August 2024, we invited two Grammy-winning musicians & four musical ensembles from Louisiana — for a total of 28 artists — to record an original album to document their musical practices and show how they perpetuate a centuries-long tradition of music sung in French and Creole.
This project, which also includes a book, an exhibition, and a documentary, benefited from the support of the Library of Congress. Learn more about Musique(s) here.
On May 7, 2025, the album was released as an original LP record (cover design by Katya Vaz). All songs will also be made available on streaming platforms (Spotify and Apple Music) starting May 20, 2025.
Produced by Rudy Bazenet and Scott Tilton for Nous, the New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures’ independent recording label.
Engineered by Misha Kachkachishvili at Esplanade Studios in New Orleans.
Pressed by New Orleans Records Press.
Mixed by Sam Chachéré Craft.
Mastered by Ben Lorio.
Cover Art by Katya Vaz featuring a close-up cross-section of a bald cypress tree’s rings. This tree symbolizes not only resilience and adaptability but also strength. The outward motion of the rings mirrors the flow of sound waves, linking the concept of growth to music. Together, these elements reflect the enduring and evolving nature of both Louisiana’s music and our collective creativity.
