Larry Benicewicz Collection

Larry Benicewicz Collection - Audio, Documents, and Images - Details

The initial batch of materials for this collection was donated in 2006 by American author and journalist Larry Benicewicz, containing audio samples that explore Louisiana traditional music- on radio broadcasts, live performances, and interviews with musicians and industry professionals including: Roy Carrier, Guitar Gable, Lazy Lester, Rod Bernard, Floyd Soileau, and many more.

Additional materials were donated in 2020, consisting of images of promotional materials, live performances, and interviews with musicians and industry professionals including: Clifton, Cleveland, and C. J. Chenier, Boozoo Chavis, Katie Webster, and Dickie Landry.

(L-R): Roy Carrier and Larry Benicewicz, Photo courtesy of Larry Benicewicz

Image collection samples (Clockwise from right): C.J. Chenier, Katie Webster and Wayne Shuler, Roy Carrier, and Guitar Gable and Band

Audio collection samples:

Rod Bernard talks about recording of "Colinda" and the songs success.
Interview
Recording date unknown
Accession mumber: BE2-006

Warren Storm talks about recording sessions with J.D. Miller.
Interview
Recording date unknown
Accession mumber: BE2-016

Explore the collection - Please note that links to media files can only be accessed at the Center for Louisiana Studies physical offices