Center for Louisiana Studies Archival Catalog
This searchable database provides information on images, documents, and audio and video recordings, made between 1934 and the present.
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒShake It or Break ItÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒMa Belle, Ma BelleÓ Deuce of Hearts; ÒLevee BreakdownÓ Erroll Verett; ÒThe Fish SongÓ Fernest Arceneaux; ÒHot Tamale BabyÓ Buckwheat Zydeco; story about boucherie; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Francis Sheffler of JohnsonÕs Grocery Store in Eunice about boudin; ÒVienne a Ma MaisonÓ Tasso; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒThe Corner PostÓ Steve Riley; ÒChre Joules RoseÓ Jo-el Sonnier; Interview with Errol Verett; ÒLake Charles Two-stepÓ Waylon Thibodeaux; ÒJolie BlondÓ Vinn Bruce; interview with Verrett; ÒBozo Two-stepÓ Erroll Verrett; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒCreole StompÓ Jimmy Breaux; ÒHippy Tie-OÓ Jimmy C. Newman; ÒLes Clos de CottonÓ Blackie Forester; ÒRockinÕ AccordionÓ Lynn August; ÒZydeco Tap DanceÓ Paul McZeal and Wallace Granger; ÒHey, ÔTite FilleÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒCoucher DÕhors Hier SoirÓ Beau Jocque; Interview with Beau Jocque; ÒHuck a BuckÓ Beau Jocque; underwriting Information
South to Louisiana
ÒPauvre HoboÓ Dewey Balfa and Friends; ÒTo Be Your ManÓ Mell Pelorin; ÒChanson Pour EzraÓ Beausoleil; Interview with Merline Herbert; ÒCornbreadÓ Beau Jocque; Interview with Beau Jocque about accordion; ÒRichardÕs ClubÓ Beau Jocque; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host Michael Doucet; Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys; Ò RockinÕ Doopsie and the Zydeco Twisters; ÒMadam BozoÓ Shirley Bergeron; ÒLes ÔTite Yeux NoirÓ Jambalaya; Interview with Mickey Guillory; ÒBack DoorÓ D. L. Menard; D. L. Menard talks about his wife; ÒWhere the Money GoesÓ D. L. Menard; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒLouisiana StopÓ Floyd Leblanc; ÒTu Peux ConaisÓ Odius Guillory; ÒBontemps RoulerÓ Clarence Gallow; ÒGive Me Another ChanceÓ Belton Richard; ÒLa Ville de MonteauÓ Beausoleil; ÒHouse of GoldÓ D. L. Menard; Menard on singing in French; ÒGrand TexasÓ D. L. Menard; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒZydeco Hee-HawÓ Boozoo Chavis; ÒCa MÕappelle FouÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒI Need SomebodyÓ Warren Storm; ÒLovebridge WaltzÓ Iry Lejeune; ÒSweet JoleneÓ Wayne Toups; Jerry Embree interviews Wayne Toups; ÒTake My HandÓ Wayne Toups; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef John Ed LaBorde about crawfish bread; two unnamed songs
South to Louisiana
ÒHot Chili MammaÓ Beausoleil; ÒJoe Pete as Deux FemmeÓ John Delafose; ÒJolie BlondÓ Jo-el Sonnier; ÒRosa, Demain CÕest Pas DimancheÓ Dennis McGee; ÒI Saw Johnny DanceÓ Wayne Toups; ÒTupelo HoneyÓ Wayne Toups; interview with Toups continued; ÒMine, Mine, MineÓ Wayne Toups; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒTit Galop pour MamouÓ Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys; ÒWhy Do You Want to Make Me CryÓ Preston Frank; ÒAcadie a LouisianeÓ Bruce Daigrepont; HaydŽe Lafaye talks about BBQ shrimp; ÒHappy One-StepÓ Dennis Magee; ÒMa Chre BŽbŽ CrŽoleÓ Dennis Magee; ÒTwo-step de Prairie SoileauÓ Dennis Magee; ÒRosa, Demain CÕest pas DimancheÓ Dennis Magee; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒBon AnŽeÓ Beausolleil and Friends; ÒFestival ZydecoÓ Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas; ÒNonc Adam et Tante BassetteÓ Eson Fontenot; ÒNo-good WomanÓ Mel Pellorin; ÒBlues a BŽbŽÓ BŽbŽ Carrier; Doucet on Magee; ÒUn Reel de BazasÓ Dennis Magee; ÒLa Valse Qui Fini de la Coin de la MaisonÓ Dennis Magee; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒMamou Hot StepÓ Aldus Roger; ÒLucilleÓ Belton Richard; ÒPauvre HoboÓ Manuel Family Band; ÒRichardÕs Two-stepÓ John Delafose; ÒBon Temps de la LouisianeÓ Evangeline; ÒGot you on My MindÓ Cookie and the Cupcakes; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef James Graham from PrejeanÕs; ÒSweet Brown SugarÓ Rosie Ledet; Jerry Embree interviews Rosie Ledet in Iota; ÒCasino NightsÓ Rosie Ledet; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒJe Veux Ma MarierÓ Waylon Thibedeaux; ÒDanse de Mardi GrasÓ Balfa Brothers; ÒBe My ChauffeurÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒZydeco Gris GrisÓ Beausoleil; ÒWhere Were You Last Wednesday NightÓ Robert Jardell; ÒWhy you Want to Hurt a Girl Like MeÓ Rosie Ledet; Jerry Embree interviews Rosie Ledet; ÒI Wanna RideÓ Rosie Ledet; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒHave MercyÓ Keith Frank; ÒNo Need to CryÓ Geno Delafose; ÒWhy You Wanna Hurt a Girl Like MeÓ Rosie Ledet; ÒSlept Outside Last NightÓ Beau Jaque; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Joe Major about crab bisque; ÒBruceÕs Two-stepÓ Bruce Daigrepont; Jerry Embree interviews Bruce Daigrepont about touring; ÒDisco at Fais Do-doÓ Bruce Daigrepont; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒLa Danse de LemonadeÓ Savoy- Doucet Cajun Band; ÒDevil in the BayouÓ Harry Chotes; ÒRun Here to Me, BabyÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; ÒIf You Want Good LovinÕ Ó Donnie Jacobs; ÒFais Do-doÓ Rufus Thibodeaux; ÒLaissez FaireÓ Bruce Daigrepont; ÒNonc WillieÓ Bruce Daigrepont; Jerry Embree interviews Daigrepont about French Louisiana roots; ÒMarksville Two-stepÓ Bruce Daigrepont; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒWhere the Money GoesÓ D. L. Menard; ÒLafayette SpecialÓ Sam Brothers Five; ÒIÕm Gonna WonderÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒMardi Gras JigÓ Dewey Balfa and Friends; ÒÓReel DeshotelÓ Balfa Toujours; Doucet talks about Louisiana festivals; ÒCreole Two-stepÓ Chubby Carrier; ÒCoullionÓ Chubby Carrier; Jerry Embree interviews Chubby Carrier at HebertÕs Meat Market; ÒSteppinÕ Out ZydecoÓ Chubby Carrier; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒGrand TassoÓ Michael and David Doucet; ÒPetit du Lac GrossÓ John Leblanc; ÒAnniversary WaltzÓ Blackie Forestier; HayŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Pat Mould of KLFY; ÒSalle Au PrisÓ Zydeco Force; ÒSugar BeeÓ Jay Stoutes and Cleveland Crochet; ÒHier SoirÓ Fernest Arceneaux; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒCajun GoldÓ T-Beck Dew; ÒReel de JoiÓ Dewey Balfa and Friends; ÒPrison BarsÓ Canray Fontenot and Bois Sec Ardoin; ÒFollow Me ChickenÓ Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas; ÒPray For MeÓ Boozoo Chavis; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Floyd PochŽ about his food; Doucet talks about speaking French in Louisiana; Zachary Richard talks about French; ÒNo French, No MoreÓ Zachary Richard; Earline Broussard of CODOFIL interviewed by Jerry Embree about French Immersion; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒJambalayaÕs Hot-StepÓ Jambalaya; ÒTonightÕs the NightÓ Zydeco Hurricanes; ÒBayou Pon PonÓ Wallace Rees; ÒSophieÓ Beausoleil; Earline Broussard on CODOFIL; ÒZydeco Sont Pas SalŽÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒJolie BlondÓ Harry Chotes; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒIl Fait ChaudÓ Belton Richard; ÒMadelineÓ Link Davis Jr.; ÒTon AyouÓ David Doucet; ÒEverything to MeÓ Roddy Romero; ÒDoopsieÕs ShuffleÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; ÒKeep on KnockinÕÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; Doopsie on music; ÒElla MaeÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; Doucet talks about Jean Lafitte; HaydŽe Lafaye talks to Chef John Folse about Cajun cuisine; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒYour PictureÓ Johnnie Allan; ÒQuelle EtoileÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; ÒColindaÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; Jerry Embree interviews Doopsie about his roots; ÒOld Time ZydecoÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; Doopsie talks about touring; ÒZydeco ÔRound the WorldÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; Embree talks to David, DoopsieÕs son; ÒWorried Life BluesÓ RockinÕ Doopsie, Jr.; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒMardi Gras JigÓ Mark Savoy; ÒChanson de Mardi GrasÓ Wade FrugŽ; ÒI Got LoadedÓ LilÕ Bob and the Lollipops; Doucet on country Mardi Gras; ÒLe Chant de Mardi GrasÓ Bois Sec Ardoin and Friends; ÒMardi Gras ZydecoÓ Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas; ÒLa Chanson de Mardi GrasÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Pat Huval of Henderson about Cajun food and being mayor; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet on AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒTwo-step de MamaÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒLacassine SpecialÓ Rodney Balfa; ÒLa Valse a AbeÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒOne-step de AmŽdŽÓ Michael Doucet; ÒTwo-step de EuniceÓ AmŽdŽ Ardion; ÒChre CatinÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒTwo-step de Prairie SoileauÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒQuoi Faire?Ó Bois Sec Ardoin and Canray Fontenot; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Mike Richard of CafŽ Vermillionville; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒBlues de BasileÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒLa CoulŽe RodaireÓ Canray Fontenot; ÒTwo-step de OssunÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒKaplan WaltzÓ Nathan Abshire; ÒTwo-step de EltonÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒTwo-step de Bayou TecheÓ Austin Pete; ÒItÕs Hard to be AloneÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒGrand Nuit SpecialÓ Iry Lejeune; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒOh, Yie-yieÓ Terrence Semmian; ÒHound Dog RollÓ Jude Taylor; ÒWandering Aces SpecialÓ Lawrence Walker; ÒJÕai PassŽ de Vent Ta PorteÓ Dewey Balfa and Friends; ÒCatterwomp StompÓ FilŽ Cajun Band; ÒQuoi Faire?Ó FilŽ; Jerry Embree interviews Dejama Connier of FilŽ; ÒBonsoir MoreauxÓ FilŽ; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒFi Fi PanchoÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; ÒZydeco Tout PartoutÓ Buckkwheat Zydeco; ÒMatildaÓ Cookie and the Cupcakes; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Pat Mould about crawfish and corn fricassŽe; ÒPerredain Two-stepÓ FilŽ; Embree interviews Ward Lorman of FilŽ; ÒSandy CoveÓ FilŽ; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒMamou Two-stepÓ Doug Kershaw; ÒAllons a LafayetteÓ Wayne Toups; ÒConvict WaltzÓ Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys; ÒAlligator BayouÓ T. K. Hulin; ÒService BluesÓ Nathan Abshire; ÒPoor HoboÓ Austin Pete; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Frank Randol about coconut shrimp; ÒJe Me Fou Pas MalÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒCarrier ZydecoÓ Carrier Brothers; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒLe Valse de BeausoleilÓ Beausoleil; ÒBosco StompÓ Belton Richard; ÒI Cried for YouÓ Belton Richard; Jerry Embree interviews Belton Richard at the Eunice Liberty Theatre; ÒMusicians ParadiseÓ Belton Richard; ÒCajun StreakÓ; ÒUn Autre Soir EnnuyantÓ Belton Richard; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet: ÒI Need You NowÓ Chris Ardoin and Double ClutchinÕ; ÒJ. D. SpecialÓ Joe Joe Reed; ÒMy Baby DonÕt Wear No ShoesÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒThereÕs No Need to CryÓ Geno Delafose; ÒThat No-good WomanÓ Beau Joque; HaydŽe Lafaye talks to Mickey Guillory about dirty rice; ÒMadam FayeÓ Carrier Brothers; ÒDans la LouisianeÓ Vinn Bruce; ÒWafus Two-stepÓ Aldus Roger; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Jerry Embree interviews Ann and Mark Savoy at the Savoy Music Center; ÒAmŽdŽ Two-stepÓ and ÒTwo-step de EuniceÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; Ann Savoy on French language; ÒJe Voudrais Bien Ma MarrierÓ Magnolia Sisters; ÒLapin dans la NidÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; Ann Savoy on The Magnolia Sisters; ÒHe DidnÕt Know I Was MarriedÓ Magnolia Sisters; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒMelindaÓ Canray Fontenot; ÒBernadetteÓ Canray Fontenot; Doucet talks about Fontenot; Jerry Embree interviews Canray Fontenot about playing fiddle; ÒJÕy CajunÓ and ÒBee la MarcheÓ ÒPrison BarsÓ Canray Fontenot; Embree talks to Fontenot about zydeco; ÒGrand Bois de ZydecoÓ; ÒZydeco Sont pas SalŽÓ Clifton Chenier; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Mike Richard about crawfish beignets; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒShoe BlackÓ Canray Fontenot and Beausoleil; ÒQuoi Faire?Ó and ÒLes Blues de VoyagerÓ Canray Fonetnot and Bois Sec Ardoin; Jerry Embree interviews Bois Sec Ardoin about playing accordion; ÒFait pas Tout CaÓ Bois Sec Ardion; Embree interviews ArdoinÕs wife Marcelene Ardoin; ÒTalle AranseÓ Bois Sec and Canray Fontenot; Embree talks to Ardoin about passing along musical traditions; ÒDimanche Apres MidiÓ Bois SecÕs family with Canray Fontenot; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒUne Autre BierÓ Wayne Toups; ÒBack DoorÓ Queen Ida; ÒParlez-nous a BoireÓ Balfa Brothers; ÒEvangeline SpecialÓ Jo-el Sonnier; ÒLa Fille de la VilleÓ Vinn Bruce; ÒZydeco BugalooÓ Fernest Arceneaux; Jerry Embree interviews Fernest Arceneaux; ÒChanson de PoissonÓ Fernest Arceneaux; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Chris Kerageorgiou about red snapper nicoise; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒZydeco Gris GrisÓ Beausoleil; Et Tu Quel-qÕunÓ Sun Pie and the Sun Spots; ÒChoo-choo Ch-boogieÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒEtouffŽÓ Rod Bernard; ÒBernadetteÓ Fernest Arceneaux; Jerry Embree interviews Fernest Arceneaux about touring; ÒPlease DonÕt Leave MeÓ and ÒLast NightÓ Fernest Arceneaux; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒThe Creole SongÓ Lynn August; Nathan Williams; ÒLe Jig FrancaisÓ Mamou Prairie Band; ÒLake Charles Two-stepÓ Waylon Thibedeaux; ÒLa Valse de Revire RougeÓ Bruce Daigrepont; ÒFlames DÕEnferÓ and ÒJÕai Fini Ma MisreÓ Austin Pete; ÒAux GuilloryÓ Sharon and Michael Doucet; ÒBye-bye Mon NegÓ John Deafose; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Chris Saga of DupuyÕs Oyster Shop; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒBlues a BŽbŽÓ Beausoleil; ÒMiddlinÕ Two-stepÓ Canray Fontenot; Jerry Embree interviews Rod Bernard about Swamp Pop; ÒThis Should Go On ForeverÓ Rod Bernard; ÒMaybeleneÓ Shondells; ÒJambalayaÓ Rod Bernard; Bernard on not speaking French; ÒAllons Danser ColindaÓ Rod Bernard; Bernard talks about son Shane BernardÕs book; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒJohnny Billy GoatÓ Boozoo Chavis; ÒI CanÕt Lose With The Stuff I LoseÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; ÒZydeco BugalooÓ Buckwheat Zydeco; ÒZydeco LawtellÓ Roy Carrier; ÒBreaking Up is Hard to DoÓ JivinÕ GeneÓ; ÒLiggy Liggy LoÓ Rusty and Doug Kershaw; ÒLes Memoirs dans Mon CoeurÓ Jesse Leger;HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Joel Dondis about roux-less seafood gumbo; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒBosco StompÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; ÒMy Baby DonÕt Wear No ShoesÓ C. J. Chenier; ÒBlues de VoyagerÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒLafayette BreakdownÓ Sammy Naquin; Jerry Embree interviews Sammy Naquin about his band Main Squeeze; ÒDance, Cajun, DanceÓ and ÒPauvre HoboÓ Sammy Naquin; Naquin on growing up in Houma, LA; ÒLa Veuve de la CouleeÓ Sammy Naquin; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒZydeco StompÓ T. K. Hulin; ÒDog HillÓ Boozoo Chavis; ÒLetÕs Go Get DrunkÓ Johnnie Allan; ÒLa Fille de Quatorze AnsÓ Beusoleil; ÒLa Reel de BazasÓ Dennis Magee; ÒLes Blues de MilitaireÓ Rodney Balfa; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Noltan Batiste of Poor Boys Riverside Inn; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒZydeco Cha ChaÓ Clifton Chenier; Canray Fontenot talks about Zydeco and Clifton Chenier; ÒZydeco Sont Pas SalŽÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒJe Me Fou Pas MalÓ Clifton Chenier; Interview with producer Chris Tracwist on Clifton Chenier; ÒAy Yie-yieÓ ÒBig MamouÓ ÒZydeco ManÓ Clifton Chenier; underwriting information
Louis Spell Home Recording
Louis Spell plays "Jolie Blonde" with an unknown fiddle player