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A Renaissance, Cajun Style  May 05, 2007E-mail this story E-mail this story
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The Cajun music scene is making a comeback. It's not just a part of music history classes or for folklore enthusiasts. People who are barely out of college are getting into the genre, and it's evident at this weekend's Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. Music Critic Christopher Blagg checks out the Cajun renaissance for Weekend America.