Interview by Ben Sandmel with Marc and Ann Savoy Part 1

Accession No.: 
SA1-029

Recorded circa 1984-85

Ben Sandmel with Marc and Ann Savoy:

01:00 - How he runs his accordion business and handles those who do not appreciate the culture
02:00 - Selling Peavy merchandise in his store
04:30 - His views on how music should be played and represented
07:20 - How he runs his store - good service, good quality. No need for sales pitches
13:00 - Cajun music being popular outside of Acadiana
16:00 - Choosing to keep a low profile
22:00 - Clifton Chenier
26:30 - Feelings about recording in a studio and playing dances
29:10 - Music he grew up listening to as a child
30:00 - His father bought him an accordion at age 11, because Mark showed interest in Cajun music
34:00 - Talking about modern Cajun music
35:30 - Musical influences
39:40 - New Country music

Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Ben Sandmel
Subject: 
French, Cajun, Music, Accordion
Creator: 
Ben Sandmel
Informants: 
Ben Sandmel, Marc Savoy, Ann Savoy
Coverage Spatial: 
Eunice, LA
Publisher: 
Ben Sandmel
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Language: 
English
Meta Information
Duration: 
41:58
Cataloged Date: 
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Digitized Date: 
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Original Format: 
Cassette
Digital Format: 
WAV
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore - Cabinet 2 Shelf 1