Chantez Encore

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.ABOUT THE AUTHORSCoauthors Jeanne and Robert Gilmore are married and live in Lafayette, Louisiana. A music specialist, Robert Gilmore received his doctorate from Columbia University. Jeanne Gilmore has done graduate work in French and English. Now retired from careers in education, the Gilmores share a love of travel and Louisiana French music.Gilmore, Robert is the author of 'Chantez Encore' with ISBN 9780882894256 and ISBN 0882894250.