Feufollet romps Cajun style

eufollet romps through Cajun country with the band's sophomore release, Belle Louisiane. With apparent fluency in French and upbeat and talented instrumentation, these young adults have the folky feel of down south. \nWithout a member older than 17, the musicians of Feufollet display talent in an ethnic folk style that results from years of development -- one fiddler began playing at age 4. Wielding fiddle, accordion, drums, guitars and other instruments, they blend together rhythm, harmony and history to make an accessible listen for even the untrained ear. \nBrittany Polaski on vocals carries both traditional and original tunes with a confident and solid style. Fiddlers Christopher Stafford and Chris Segura add flavor to the songs of the countryside, with Stafford also coming in on accordion. Ashley Hayes, Michael Stafford and Matt Cormier combine to complete the set. \nTitle track "Belle Louisiane" weaves a soulful picture without the listener needing to understand the language. Polaski sings with a comforting, sweetly-sad tone while steel guitar fiddle help carry out the melody.\n"Evangeline," the only English track on the album, picks it up next with a jumping accordion sound, telling the story of a girl who runs from home. The rest of the tracks mix folk-soul with more fast-paced tunes, with the instrumentalists also coming in on harmonized vocals. \nOverall, the sound of Feufollet is unique and rare. Here is a portrayal of a genre where music and history matter. Through folk and French training, these musicians pull off a fantastic dance much of the world has never seen.