The New Album in French, "Chansons d'inspiration"
(Songs of Inspiration)

These are songs of inspiration which reflect the cultural heritage of Les
Amies Louisianaises.  The songs we have chosen proclaim our deep love of the complex cultural gumbo of Louisiana. We are at once proudly Christian, American and Acadian/Cajun.  We hope that these songs will inspire others to appreciate and love the unique legacy which our ancestors have passed down to us. This CD is also a reflection of our pure joy in singing spiritual music and our love for Our Lord, Jesus Christ.  We thank Him for our gifts of music and harmony and for the opportunity to continue our ministry to others through music.

Les Amies Louisianaises

 Click on Song Title for French and English Lyrics.

1. Que Tu es grand
(How Great Thou Art)
2. Appelez son nom
(Call His Name)
3. C'était toi, Seigneur
(It Was You, Lord)
4. L'amour peut faire un pont
(Love Can Build a Bridge)
5. Jésus, Jésus, que j'aime ton nom si saint
(Jesus, I Love Your Holy Name)
6. Un de ces jours
(Farther along)
7. O jour heureux
(O Happy Day)
8. À genoux devant toi
(As I Kneel Before You)
9. Hommage à nos vétérans
(A Tribute to our Veterans)
10. La Bannière Étoilée,
l'hymne national américain

(The Star Spangled Banner)
11. La magie d'Évangéline
(The Magic of Evangeline)
12. Ave Maris Stella, l'hymne national acadien
(Ave Maris Stella, Acadian National Hymn)
13. Réveille
(Awaken)
14. La Grâce du Ciel (Instrumental)
(Amazing Grace (Instrumental))

Songs Ave Maris Stella, and La Magie d'Évangéline were recorded at Max-Trax Studio, Crowley, LA., and Songbird Studio, Lafayette, LA, by Max Fontenot and John S. Smith, Jr..  Que Tu es grand vocals recorded at Max-Trax, and mixed by John S. Smith, Jr. at Songbird Studio, Lafayette, LA.
Instruments for L'amour peut faire un pont and Un de ces jours were recorded at Station West Studio, Nashville, TN
All other songs were recorded at Songbird Studio, Lafayette, LA
Mastered by Brent Flash, Lake Charles, LA
Album photos by Michael Frugé, Lake Charles, LA
Produced by John S. Smith, Jr., and David Émile Marcantel
Manufactured by Accupress, Ville Platte, La. 

 
Click here to read review appearing in the ZydE-Zine by Dale Johnson (California).

Review by Dan Willging with permission of offBEAT Magazine.

To purchase music direct from Musique Acadienne, please contact us:
  or via Snail Mail:
Musique Acadienne
P.O. Box 1366
Jennings, LA. 70546 USA
Téléphone : (337) 824-7380
Télécopie : (318) 824-8847
David Emile Marcantel