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Acadian music culture is descended from the French who settled Nova Scotia in the early 17th century, where they remained until they were removed by the British in 1755. The majority of the dispersed Acadians settled in either Quebec, New England, or Louisiana, where they gave rise to Cajun culture (and, by extension, zydeco). With many Acadian families living in relative isolation, they entertained themselves by playing music, typically on homemade fiddles; as many were illiterate, their folk songs preserved stories and legends for future generations.