Recorded circa 1990

Ben Sandmel with Terrance Simien and Dickie Landry:

Recorded circa 1990

Ben Sandmel with Lynn August:

00:00 - Grew up in Lafayette
00:40 - Had an Uncle who played accordion - Claudelle Duffy
01:30 - His main inspiration came from Ray Charles (R.C. Robinson) - playing in Four Corners

02:00 - Showed musical talent from a young age
-Drums were his first instrument. Parents were very supportive of his musical development

Studs Trekel with the Hackberry Ramblers:

01:00 - Luderin Darbone and Edwin Duhon
-Founded in 1933, been together for 60 years
-Some families have been listening to them for 3 generations

Recorded in 1990

Morris Ledet:

00:30 - How he began playing Zydeco music
-Lanice Ledet

00:58 - Other types of music he listen to
01:10 - Who he admires in music - Boozoo Chavis, Nathan Williams, John Delafose
01:30 - Surprised to see how much Zydeco music has come back in recent years
01:35 - Only plays diatonic accordion
01:45 - Band Members - Ray Johnson, Perry Guillory, Wilson Alexander
01:55 - Places they play
02:30 - What he'd like to tell "the world" about Zydeco music

Recorded in 1993

Hackberry Ramblers: