Recorded circa 1984-1985

Ben Sandmel with Marc and Ann Savoy:

00:01:30 - The vision of Cajun music in the eyes of Non Cajuns even local people
00:03:00 - Ann's first impression of Louisiana
00:06:00 - The land they live on has been in their family for seven generations
00:07:00 - Restoring their house
00:07:55 - Ann's musical background and French background
00:09:55 - Marc and Ann playing music together and how they complement each other
00:12:50 - Ann's formal musical training
00:15:00 - Ann talking about her book - reasons for writing it
00:18:00 - What she learned about Cajun culture from writing her book
00:20:20 - Ann's interactions with Cajun women
00:24:30 - Ann's family's reaction to her moving to Louisiana
00:28:00 - Marc wants to stay home instead of going on the road
00:29:00 - Ann talks about how she was accepted here immediately
00:33:25 - Description of their music
00:36:00 - How playing with a full band effects the sound of the music
00:38:30 - Marc's experiences playing folk festivals outside of Louisiana
00:45:30 - What makes Cajun music and Louisiana attractive to others and why it should be maintained
00:49:00 - The warmth in Cajun music and culture - nothing superficial
00:52:30 - Marc talking about how he's satisfied with where he's at in his career
00:55:40 - Clifton Chenier
00:59:30 - Older Cajuns - Not necessarily well-educated, but were smart, talented and creative
01:02:50 - Experience at a festival in Shreveport
01:06:00 - Difference between a musician and a performer
01:07:45 - Walking outside, describing some buildings on their property