Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Hildenbrandt, Dan.
2. Chenier, Clifton, 1925-
3. Delafose, John, 1939-
4. Chavis, Boo Zoo.
5. Semian, Terence.
6. Prudhomme, Willis, 1931-
7. Rhapsody Films.

Description

1. 1 videocassette (28 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.

Summary

1. This tape features the hottest zydeco performers in Southwestern Louisiana. Central to the video is Clifton Chenier's tearful performance of "Comin' home." interspersed between performances are interviews with local musicians, D.J.'s, fans, and club owners explaining the Zydeco tradition.

Subject

1. Zydeco music

Genre/Form

1. Video.

Call number

1. *LVH 596 (F)

Note

1. VHS Hi-fi.
2. The video is produced in honor of Clifton Chenier, "The king of zydeco".

Event (note)

1. Videotaped on location in various places in Southwest Louisiana between 1986 and 1987.

Title

1. Zydeco gumbo / produced by Dan "Buddha" Hildenbrandt.

Imprint

1. New York, N.Y. : Rhapsody Films, c1990.

Performer

1. Featuring various zydeco bands including Clifton Chenier, vocals and accordian ; John Delafose ; Boo Zoo Chavis ; Terence Semian ; Willis Prudhomme and others.

Event

1. Videotaped on location in various places in Southwest Louisiana between 1986 and 1987.

Local note

1. Schomburg copy, c1988.

Added author

1. Hildenbrandt, Dan.
2. Chenier, Clifton, 1925- Performer
3. Delafose, John, 1939- Performer
4. Chavis, Boo Zoo. Performer
5. Semian, Terence. Performer
6. Prudhomme, Willis, 1931- Performer
7. Rhapsody Films.

Research call number

1. *LVH 596 (F) Program notes on file.