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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
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 14, 1983

Duration
29 minutes, 59 seconds

Topics

Music Music - World Music

People

Musicians

Tags

Chenier, Clifton, 1925-1987,---Interviews. Zydeco musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews. Zydeco music--United States. Audiotapes Radio programs Chenier, Clifton, 1925-1987, interviewee. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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