Interview of Paul Scott by Ben Sandmel

Accession No.: 
SA1-003

Recorded circa 1987

Paul Scott:

01:54 - Distinctions between Cajun and Creole cultures
03:00 - The borrowing and sharing between the two cultures
05:55 - The music that the young people are interested in, country vs. city kids
08:30 - The growth of the Zydeco Festival in Plaisance, LA, memorable moments
09:30 - Types of music that have planed off and predictions of where Zydeco music is going
12:30 - Memories of Boozoo Chavis and Clifton Chenier playing at festival
16:00 - Expanding the festival
16:40 - Festival Committee, Helping other festivals book good bands
22:40 - Bands charging a lot of money to perform and how that effects their popularity and availability to the local people - Rockin' Sidney
32:30 - Radio stations playing Zydeco music

Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Ben Sandmel
Subject: 
Louisiana, Zydeco, Creole, French, Music, Festivals, Plaisance
Creator: 
Ben Sandmel
Recording date: 
Monday, January 5, 1987
Coverage Spatial: 
Plaisance, LA
Publisher: 
Ben Sandmel
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Language: 
English
Meta Information
Duration: 
50:52
Cataloged Date: 
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Digitized Date: 
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Original Format: 
Cassette
Digital Format: 
WAV
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore - Cabinet 2 Shelf 1