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Interviewing Clifton Chenier, The King of Zydeco

BROADCAST: Jun. 14, 1983 | DURATION: 00:29:59

Synopsis

The Louisiana musician talks with Studs about the differences between Acadian and Cajun music traditions and how both evolved into what became the uptempo sound known as zydeco.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

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Broadcast Date
Jun. 14, 1983

Duration
29 minutes, 59 seconds

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*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

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The Louisiana musician talks with Studs about the differences between Acadian and Cajun music traditions and how both evolved into what became the uptempo sound known as zydeco.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations