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Acadia is a region and former French colony of Eastern Canada, primarily in Nova Scotia. Many descendants moved to Louisiana and became known as Cajuns. Music is defined by French language songs done as reels, jigs, quadrilles, two-steps and waltzes. Instruments include fiddles, accordions and guitars.


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