Eddie was the real deal, and he spoke better Cajun than his dad.
Unfortunately, it is standardised French which is taught in Louisiana schools nowadays, as Cajun teachers are a rarity, so much so that teachers have to be imported from across La Grand Bayou Atlantique.
The best young Cajun bands learn from old recordings, or even better, from the old masters themselves.
I dont reckon any of THEM will be taking notes from Emmylou, huh? :-)