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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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La Valse De Courage
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and George Khoury, 1971-; performed by Elise Deshotel and Dewey Balfa, 1927-1992; in Cajun Honky Tonk: The Khoury Recordings: The Early 1950s (Arhoolie Records, 1995), 3 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and George Khoury, 1971-; performed by Elise Deshotel and Dewey Balfa, 1927-1992; in Cajun Honky Tonk: The Khoury Recordings: The Early 1950s (Arhoolie Records, 1995), 3 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Elise Deshotel, Dewey Balfa, 1927-1992
Contributor
George Morrow, Chris Strachwitz, 1931-, George Khoury, 1971-
Author / Creator
Elise Deshotel, Dewey Balfa, 1927-1992
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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Cajun House Party
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Wallace Cheese Read, 1924-1981 (Arhoolie Records, 1994), 1 hour 19 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Wallace Cheese Read, 1924-1981 (Arhoolie Records, 1994), 1 hour 19 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1979-05
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Wallace Cheese Read, 1924-1981
Contributor
Chris Strachwitz, 1931-, Harry Oster, 1923-2001
Author / Creator
Wallace Cheese Read, 1924-1981
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Cajun Music Pioneer
produced by Theresa Falcon; performed by Joe Falcon, Lionel Leleux, 1912-, Theresa Falcon and Richard Allen (Arhoolie Records, 1997), 1 hour 14 mins
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produced by Theresa Falcon; performed by Joe Falcon, Lionel Leleux, 1912-, Theresa Falcon and Richard Allen (Arhoolie Records, 1997), 1 hour 14 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1963-06-29
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Joe Falcon, Lionel Leleux, 1912-, Theresa Falcon, Richard Allen
Contributor
Valerie Post, fl. 1963, Theresa Falcon
Author / Creator
Joe Falcon, Lionel Leleux, 1912-, Theresa Falcon, Richard Allen
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Cal Tjader: Both Sides Of The Coin-Disc 2 (The Shining Sea)
produced by Glen Barros and Carl E. Jefferson; performed by Cal Tjader, 1925-1982, Vince Lateano, Scott Hamilton, 1954- and Hank Jones, 1918-2010 (Concord, 2001), 43 mins
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produced by Glen Barros and Carl E. Jefferson; performed by Cal Tjader, 1925-1982, Vince Lateano, Scott Hamilton, 1954- and Hank Jones, 1918-2010 (Concord, 2001), 43 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1981-03
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Cal Tjader, 1925-1982, Vince Lateano, Scott Hamilton, 1954-, Hank Jones, 1918-2010
Contributor
Phil Edwards, Glen Barros, Carl E. Jefferson
Author / Creator
Cal Tjader, 1925-1982, Vince Lateano, Scott Hamilton, 1954-, Hank Jones, 1918-2010
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Concord
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Cuban Fantasy
produced by Carl E. Jefferson; performed by Cal Tjader, 1925-1982, Mark Levine, 1938-, Rob Fisher, Vince Lateano, Poncho Sanchez, 1951- and Gary Foster; in Cal Tjader: Cool Fire-Disc 2 (Good Vibes) (Concord, 2003), 6 mins
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produced by Carl E. Jefferson; performed by Cal Tjader, 1925-1982, Mark Levine, 1938-, Rob Fisher, Vince Lateano, Poncho Sanchez, 1951- and Gary Foster; in Cal Tjader: Cool Fire-Disc 2 (Good Vibes) (Concord, 2003), 6 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Cal Tjader, 1925-1982, Mark Levine, 1938-, Rob Fisher, Vince Lateano, Poncho Sanchez, 1951-, Gary Foster
Contributor
Phil Edwards, Phil De Lancie, fl. 1990, Carl E. Jefferson
Author / Creator
Cal Tjader, 1925-1982, Mark Levine, 1938-, Rob Fisher, Vince Lateano, Poncho Sanchez, 1951-, Gary Foster
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Concord
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(ARC Music Productions, 2012), 1 hour 27 mins, 17 page(s)
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
ARC Music Productions
Copyright Message
Copyright 2012 by ARC Productions, Ltd
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Cape Breton Fiddle and Piano Music
(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2004), 1 hour 14 mins
The fiddle and piano reign in Cape Breton! When the Beatons play, the dancing feet of family, friends, and fans pound out the vibrant rhythms of reels, strathspeys, jigs and other favorites from this tradition-rich corner of Canada. 14 tracks. 74 minutes. 36-page booklet.
14 tracks
74 minutes
36 page bookle...
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(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2004), 1 hour 14 mins
Description
The fiddle and piano reign in Cape Breton! When the Beatons play, the dancing feet of family, friends, and fans pound out the vibrant rhythms of reels, strathspeys, jigs and other favorites from this tradition-rich corner of Canada. 14 tracks. 74 minutes. 36-page booklet.
14 tracks
74 minutes
36 page booklet
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Valse Triste
produced by Andy Narell, 1954-, Dave Samuels, 1948- and Paquito D'Rivera, 1948-; performed by Dave Samuels, 1948-, Paquito D'Rivera, 1948- and Andy Narell, 1954-, Caribbean Jazz Project; in The Caribbean Jazz Project (Heads Up Records, 1995), 7 mins
Sample
produced by Andy Narell, 1954-, Dave Samuels, 1948- and Paquito D'Rivera, 1948-; performed by Dave Samuels, 1948-, Paquito D'Rivera, 1948- and Andy Narell, 1954-, Caribbean Jazz Project; in The Caribbean Jazz Project (Heads Up Records, 1995), 7 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1995-04
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Caribbean Jazz Project, Dave Samuels, 1948-, Paquito D'Rivera, 1948-, Andy Narell, 1954-
Contributor
Steven Miller, Andy Narell, 1954-, Dave Samuels, 1948-, Paquito D'Rivera, 1948-
Author / Creator
Caribbean Jazz Project, Dave Samuels, 1948-, Paquito D'Rivera, 1948-, Andy Narell, 1954-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Heads Up Records
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