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Buell Kazee Sings and Plays
produced by Gene Bluestein, 1928-2002 (Folkways Records, 1958), 56 mins
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produced by Gene Bluestein, 1928-2002 (Folkways Records, 1958), 56 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Gene Bluestein, 1928-2002
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1961), 35 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
Folkways Records
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- (Arhoolie Records, 2004), 1 hour 11 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Chris Strachwitz, 1931-
Date Published / Released
2004-04-27
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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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: Fais Do-Do
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- (Arhoolie Records, 1995), 1 hour 16 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- (Arhoolie Records, 1995), 1 hour 16 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1966-05
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Chris Strachwitz, 1931-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Arhoolie 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-; performed by Elise Deshotel and Dewey Balfa, 1927-1992; in Cajun Honky Tonk (Arhoolie Records, 1995), 3 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Elise Deshotel and Dewey Balfa, 1927-1992; in Cajun Honky Tonk (Arhoolie Records, 1995), 3 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Elise Deshotel, Dewey Balfa, 1927-1992
Contributor
George Morrow, Chris Strachwitz, 1931-
Author / Creator
Elise Deshotel, Dewey Balfa, 1927-1992
Date Published / Released
1995-03-28
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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The California Cajun Orchestra: "Not Lonesome Anymore"
performed by California Cajun Orchestra (Arhoolie Records, 1991), 1 hour 2 mins
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performed by California Cajun Orchestra (Arhoolie Records, 1991), 1 hour 2 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
California Cajun Orchestra
Contributor
Michael Cogan, fl. 1966, Bob Shumaker, fl. 1988
Author / Creator
California Cajun Orchestra
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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Canray Fontenot: Louisiana Hot Sauce Creole Style
performed by Canray Fontenot, 1922-1995 (Arhoolie Records, 1992), 1 hour 5 mins
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performed by Canray Fontenot, 1922-1995 (Arhoolie Records, 1992), 1 hour 5 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Canray Fontenot, 1922-1995
Author / Creator
Canray Fontenot, 1922-1995
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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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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