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Cajun Country Guitar
produced by Gérard Dôle, fl. 1985 (Folkways Records, 1978), 30 mins
On a search for recordings from an old Cajun singer, Gérard Dôle encountered guitarist Richard Fontenont on a proverbial dark and stormy night. Fontenont and his family took him in, told him stories, and later, Dôle recorded the material for this album, which presents Richard’s delightful fingerstyle guitar.
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produced by Gérard Dôle, fl. 1985 (Folkways Records, 1978), 30 mins
Description
On a search for recordings from an old Cajun singer, Gérard Dôle encountered guitarist Richard Fontenont on a proverbial dark and stormy night. Fontenont and his family took him in, told him stories, and later, Dôle recorded the material for this album, which presents Richard’s delightful fingerstyle guitar.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Gérard Dôle, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Cajun Home Music
produced by Gérard Dôle, fl. 1985 (Folkways Records, 1977), 35 mins
This album, recorded by Gérard Dôle, presents Cajun home music from before World War I. From solo ballads to instrumental dance tunes, this collection explores the musical expressions of descendants of the Acadians who were expelled from Nova Scotia by the British in the French and Indian War.
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produced by Gérard Dôle, fl. 1985 (Folkways Records, 1977), 35 mins
Description
This album, recorded by Gérard Dôle, presents Cajun home music from before World War I. From solo ballads to instrumental dance tunes, this collection explores the musical expressions of descendants of the Acadians who were expelled from Nova Scotia by the British in the French and Indian War.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Gérard Dôle, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1977
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Les Quatre Vieux Garçons
(Folkways Records, 1984), 40 mins
Les Quatre Vieux Garçons—"The Four Bachelors"—perform a rousing set of Cajun tunes and songs on this album, which features Dewey Balfa and Tracy Schwarz, Tony Balfa, and Peter Schwarz. The members all play multiple instruments. On this album we hear fiddle, accordion, guitar, bass, and vocals.
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(Folkways Records, 1984), 40 mins
Description
Les Quatre Vieux Garçons—"The Four Bachelors"—perform a rousing set of Cajun tunes and songs on this album, which features Dewey Balfa and Tracy Schwarz, Tony Balfa, and Peter Schwarz. The members all play multiple instruments. On this album we hear fiddle, accordion, guitar, bass, and vocals.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
Folkways Records
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