As I continue the journey down the Franco-American rabbit hole, something I’ve become more interested in has been the traditional folk music and the modern interpretations of our history, language, and culture.
Although I can’t pick up on all of the French in the songs yet, the music itself is enjoyable to tap my foot to and let my mind wander into a folksy Franco-American story. I can’t dance to save my life but when the steady rhythm of the podorythmie and smooth melodies intertwine to create an upbeat sound, I can imagine dancing along in a room full of other people dancing to the same songs.
Yes, I’m a sucker for the Meryton Assembly dance scene in Pride and Prejudice. How would anyone guess? And obviously that other dance scene but that’s another story.
This traditional folksy-style music creates so much vibrant energy, even if you’re listening to it alone. So when I recently discovered that Franco-American music is an actual genre, I jumped right in and frantically searched for more.
