Annotation:Mamou Two-Step (1)

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MAMOU TWO-STEP [1]. Cajun, Two-Step (4/4 time). USA, southwestern Louisiana. A Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). BBAABBBBBBAABBAA. This instrumental is named for the area around Mamou, Louisiana, as are "Big Mamou," "Grand Mamou," "Tit Galop Por Mamou," and "Tit Mamou." The tune can be heard in Michael Cimino's 1980 movie Heaven's Gate, where it is played by a fiddler on roller skates (who then jumps on stage to be accompanied by a band on rollerskates). Source for notated version:

Source for notated version: Aldus Roger (La.) [Francois].

Printed sources: Francois (Yé Yaille Chère!), 1990; p. 410.

Recorded sources: La Louisiane Records LL-LP122, Aldus Roger.

See also listing at:
Hear versions on youtube.com [1] [2]



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