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Chez Nous Aut' - Une Emission Francoanglais- Interviews with Jaques Henry, Pierre Bonhomme, Judge John Mouton, Dale Sittig, Rick Michot

Aurele Cheverier interviews Jacques Henry of CODOFIL and Pierre Bonhomme;
Bonhommes discusses the difference in building and transportation systems in the United States and Europe (00:03:20);
Henry talks about a reunion of French speaking countries;
CODOFIL organized a portion to discuss the situation of French in Louisiana;
The reunion was held in Lafayette because it is considered the capital of French in Louisiana.
Joelle Kalala is working with Henry at CODOFIL in communication.

Du Coq a LÕane

Richard Guidry of Gueydan, La. gives the history of the founding of Gueydan. He talks about the fete de canard, the duck festival. Lady at Vermilionville talks about the basic house tools of Cajuns and Creoles of the past. She displays the first washing machine, broom, coffee maker, butter churner and so on.Charles Larroque interviews Richard Baudouin, editor and journalist with the Times of Acadiana. Baudouin is from New Orleans. He writes about politics. Amanda Lafleur and James H.

Du Coq A LÕane

Charles Larroque interviews Isabelle Mariani of France. Mariani came to the United States to study the TV network/broadcasting system in this country. She is a member of the Counseil Superierur de LÕAudiovisuel. SheÕs interested in knowing more about the people of Acadiana. Aurelel Chevrier interviews Kermit Venable about his work with a Japanese theater group on a American-Japanese play (comedy). The story draws a parallel between an American family (Louisiana) and a Japanese family. The actors, musicians and directors are from both nations. He shows photos of his trip to Japan.

La Television Francophone de Lafayette

ÒMon ecole AmericanÓ speech given by Allen Simone. The Gail Dubois Broussard of Kaplan delivers a poem-like speech about the things and people she loves. Impromptu speech about the artificial sweetener Sweet -N- Low was delivered by Rod Guidry. Second ToastmasterMaxi Broussard tells a jokeÒQuoi se un CajunÓ written by Robert ÒBobÓ Ham. Pierre Roche of France via Leon. Gail Dubois Broussard gave an evaluation of Allen SimoneÕs performanceMaxi Broussard gave an evaluation of Pierre RocheÕs performance

Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Performances by The Lafayette Playboys; Hysope; The Mamou Prairie Band;

Hosted by Dorothy Pitre and Barry Ancelet;

The Lafayette Playboys - Tribute to Aldus Roger;

Johnny "Less" Credeur - Guitar
Joe Lopez - Fiddle
Charlier Roger - Drums
Dave Baudoin - Lead Guitar

Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Performances by Eric and Clay Chapman with John and Jane Vidrine; La Charale de Belair; Sheryl Cormier and Cajun Sound;

Hosted by Jim Soileau;

Eric and Clay Chapman with John and Jane Vidrine;

Eric Chapman - Fiddle
Clay Chapman - Fiddle
John Vidrine - Accordion
Jane Vidrine - Guitar

00:01:03 - L'anse aux pailles;
00:05:32 - La valse criminelle;
00:11:56 - Hey mom;
00:16:36 - La valse de Calcasieu;
00:21:31 - Deshotels Reel;
00:25:57 - La valse de Guilbeau Pelican;
00:30:49 - Reel de Berzas;
00:33:55 - La valse de Gabrielle;
00:37:55 - La betaille;
00:42:27 - Devillier Two-step;

Rendez Vous des Cajuns Performances by Jambalaya; Choir from France; Lesa Cormier and the Sundown Playboys;

Hosted by Fred Charlie;

Jambalaya;

Terry Huval - Fiddle
Tony Huval - Drums
Reggie Matte - Accordion
Bobby Dumaitre - Guitar
Ken David - Fiddle
Randy Champagne - Bass

Chez Nous AutÕ

Um Emisson FrancoanglaisSinger Johnnie Allen began performing in French. His parents spoke French in the home. He also plays the guitar. HeÕs played all over Europe: England, Germany, Brussels, etc... Rockin Dopsie recorded a song written by him. He wrote the entire album, ÔThe Cajun BarnÕ. He talks about the book: ÔMemoriesÕ, a book that chronicles music genres and the musicians of Louisiana and west Texas, and also the musicians and celebrities who came to Louisiana to experience the music and culture. the how he started out in music, at around 6 years old.

Rendez-Vous des Cajuns performances by John Wilson and the Zydeco House Rockers; Merlin Fontenot and Ann Savoy; D.L. Menard and the Louisiana Aces;

John Wilson and the Zydeco House Rockers;

John Wilson - Accordion
Jerry Douglas - Bass
Joe Huval - Scrub Board
Andy Donaldson - Guitar
Robert Raymond Jr. - Drums

00:00:52 - My Little Woman;
00:04:15 - I Hear You Knocking;
00:08:34 - Jolie blonde;
00:12:59 - Turn on the Radio;
00:18:03 - Hot Tamale Baby;
00:21:45 - Hey 'tite fille;
00:26:39 - Zydeco Boogaloo;
00:30:34 - Lucille;
00:34:36 - I Am Coming Home;
00:39:40 - Colinda;

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