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Welcome to the world of Feufollet, a band both deeply rooted in the francophone soil of Louisiana and pushing boldly into unexplored yet utterly natural varieties of Cajun experience. Though famous for their renditions of heartbreaking songs and rollicking tunes, the quintet breaks new ground on En Couleurs (Feufollet Records; June 8, 2010) featuring originals that draw on deep roots tempered by a cutting edge of contemporary life.                           We have always been about experimenting with Cajun music, explains Chris Stafford, who plays fiddle, accordion, and just about anything else he can get his hands on, and that means adding new material to the genre. It was a decision; as we talked about the album, we knew we had to do as many original songs as possible. Beyond mere language, however, Feufollet's originals capture the spirit of Cajun tradition without kowtowing to it. "Au Fond du Lac" paints a picture of love gone wrong in shades taken from nature, from the trees, blossoms, and lakes. Yet in quirky contrast to the traditional imagery, the chorus was honed by singer and songwriter Anna Laura Edmiston on her iPhone voice recorder on a 28-hour cross-country drive to Los Angeles. These originals flowed out of the band's lives, inspired by their long-standing love of Cajun tradition and the new genre-bending indie spirit that has infused the Lafayette, Louisiana scene they call home.