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Queen Ida discusses Zydeco

BROADCAST: Sep. 1, 1988 | DURATION: 00:52:08

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Synopsis

Interviewing Zydeco composer, singer and accordionist Queen Ida. Songs played include "Chere Duloone," "Willie on the Washboard," "Cotton Eyed Joe," "Every Now and Then," "Passe la Porte," "La Louisianne," "Celimene," and "La Femme du Doigt."

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 1, 1988

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 8 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Folk Music Music

People

Musicians Music personnel

Tags

Ida, Queen--Interviews Zydeco music. Zydeco musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews African American women singers--20th century--Interviews Accordionists--United States--20th century--Interviews African American women composers--20th century. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Accordion music Cajun music Women musicians Women composers Accordion music

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