The songs of Louisiana’s Francophone and Creole heritage have flowed through the bayous for centuries, shaped by African, Native American, French, and Caribbean influences. Pas Bl Tan: Francophonies and Creolities in Louisiana celebrates this cultural legacy. It pairs historical recordings with contemporary reflections, inviting artists and scholars to explore this ever-evolving soundscape. Bridging a vibrant present with a painful past, it creates a space for dialogue around identity, memory, and the ongoing transformation of Louisianas musical traditions.

The double vinyl compilation (also available digitally) features a staggering 34 songs, ranging from French ballads and Creole renditions to zydeco hooks and reinterpretations by a wide array of contemporary artists such as Madteo, Tanz Mein Herz, Radio Hito, Cyril Cyril, and Deafkids, among others. With archival recordings and contemporary creations side by side, it serves as a bridge across the vast bayou of Louisiana music.

1. Elby “Bee” Deshotels – Dessus le Natchitoches
2. Alma Barthlemy – Jamais je t’oublierai (la claire fontaine)
3. Alma Barthlemy – Ma bonne Crole
4. Alma Barthlemy – Tu peux pas mettre ce macaque dessus mon dos
5. Caesar Vincent – Vive le vin
6. Caesar Vincent – Travailler c’est trop dur
7. Caesar Vincent – La chanson de ma jolie matresse
8. Caesar Vincent – Oh les trains quand ils jubutaient
9. Raywood Morvant – La Cravate
10. Godar Chalvin – Ma ngresse m’a quitt
11. Godar Chalvin – Allons au bal, Colinda
12. Raywood Morvant – J’ai pass devant ta porte
13. Burton LeMaire – La Marseillaise
14. Clifton Chenier – Laisser les bons temps rouler
15. Clifton Chenier – Les haricots sont pas sals (Zydeco sont pas sal)
16. Clifton Chenier – Jolie Blonde
17. Isom J. Fontenot – J’ai travers la mer et les montagnes
18. Isom J. Fontenot – La Banane Nonc Adam (Club 73 Special/Acadian Two-Step)
19. Isom J. Fontenot – Rythmes de triangles
20. Gabriel Broussard – Train vapeur
21. Gabriel Broussard – Train vapeur avec un chien qui essaie d’attraper un prisonnier qui s’est chapp du train
22. Godar Chalvin – Oh oui, dans la triste vise
23. Gabriel & Emeline Broussard – J’ai engag ma promesse au baptme
24. Cyril Cyril – Evangelione Bebop
25. Chimre FM – Train vapeur avec un chien (hobo des limbes retouche )
26. Tanz Mein Herz – Le Natchitoches
27. Radio Hito – Bonne crole
28. Yama Warashi – Librement
29. Herandu – Jungle Blonde
30. _thesmoothcat – Systems Everywhere
31. Juu – Ride Out
32. Nappynappa – Fear of Freedom
33. Deaf Kids – A Travessia
34. Madteo – From the Boot to Tap (Foot Version)