Center for Louisiana Studies Archival Catalog

This searchable database provides information on images, documents, and audio and video recordings, made between 1934 and the present.

Zachary Richard and Zac Attack, Dewey Balfa and Robert Jardell, and Inez Catalon at Festivals Acadiens 1986

Accession No.: 
FO1.007

Zachary RichardLes flammes dÕenferMa tite fille est goneAllons danser ColindaZack AttackLacassine SpecialLes IrondellesVentilatorZydecos sont pas sale (set ends due to rain)Dewey Balfa/Robert JardellLa derniere fois (two step)Les tits yeux noirQuand jÕetais pauvreTon amour est tout pour moiSugar BeeInez Catalon and Marce Lacature?CailletteDewey BalfaParlez nous a boire

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Sunday, September 21, 1986
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

1995 Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival; performances by Creole Zydeco Farmers;

Accession No.: 
FO1.008
Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot Collection
Subject: 
Louisiana; Zydeco Music; Creoles;
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Thursday, January 5, 1995
Coverage Spatial: 
Plaisance
Publisher: 
Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Original Format: 
Video--SVHS
Digital Format: 
DVD
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Texas Cajun Playboys and Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys at Festivals Acadiens 1988

Accession No.: 
FO1.008.1

Texas Cajun PlayboysOh tite fillePerrodin two stepGrosse ErreurLa fille de la veuveHickÕs Wagon Wheel SpecialAllons a LafayetteConvict WaltzSteve Riley and the Mamou Playboys ?Chere Bebe CreoleHigh Point two stepTout les deux pour la memeAllons a LafayetteParlez nous a boireLa valse des grand boisTwo step des AcadiensLa valse de la belleLes tits yeux noirMardi Gras Jig

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (cont.) and the Sam Brothers at Festivals Acadiens 1988

Accession No.: 
FO1.008.2

Port Arthur Blues (CD 8.2) JÕai passŽ devant ta porteJongle a moiReno WaltzZydecos sont pas saleGrand MamouMardi Gras SongSam BrothersTout les temps en tempsIÕm cominÕ homeLouisiana two stepColindaMariaJambalayaTite filleIÕm a hog for ya, babyDonÕt mess with my toot toot

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 17, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Sam Brothers (cont.) at Festivals Acadiens 1988

Accession No.: 
FO1.008.3
Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Sunday, September 18, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Les Frere Michot at Festivals Acadiens 1988

Accession No.: 
FO1.009.1

La que dÕtortueValse de Bayou TecheTi gallop pour Mamou?JÕetais au balChere BassetteTwo step des vieux tempsLa valse des marais bouleurInst.La valse dÕEvangelineSaturday Night SpecialMazurka de Eugene MichantLÕanse aux paillesLa branche du murierLa valse des vachesMcGee tuneLa valse de McGee et Courville

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Sunday, September 18, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Jambalaya at Festivals Acadiens 1988

Accession No.: 
FO1.009.2

Bosco StompMadelineLaisse les bons temps roulerLache pas ma memeUn mouche dans mon couche coucheAu sud de la LouisianeChurch Point BreakdownLa branche du murierQuoi qÕarriver avec les vieux temps?La plus mauvais belle mereLafayette BreakdownLa valse de Bayou TecheLa mazurkaMon tour vas venir un jourLa belle de la compagneJÕetais au bal

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Sunday, September 18, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Dewey Balfa and Marce Lacature at Festivals Acadiens 1988

Accession No.: 
FO1.009.3

Quand jÕetais pauvreLa reve dÕun veuveLes flammes dÕenferGrand MamouParlez nous a boireGrandpaÕs WaltlzLache pas la patatePine Grove BluesMarce LacatureStoryLullabyDrinking song?Allouette

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Sunday, September 18, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Canray Fontenot and Beausoleil at Festivals Acadiens

Accession No.: 
FO1.010.1

Canray FontenotJongle a moi?Eunice two step?Quo faireJolie BlondeBeausoleilInstTout les deux pour la memeMadame Gueyaine?CortableuCouchon de lait

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Monday, October 17, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Beausoleil (cont.) and Rockin Dopsie at Festivals Acadiens

Accession No.: 
FO1.010.2

BeausoleilRolling PinPetite ou la grosse/Flammes dÕenferRockinÕ DopsieInst.Let the Good Times RollRockinÕ Dopsie entrance Josephine est pas ma femmeRockinÕ chairSweet LucyIÕma Hog for you BabyThat Was Your Moth?DonÕt you lie to meItÕs AlrightWhen the Saints go marching in

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Monday, October 17, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

FilŽ at Festivals Acadiens 1988

Accession No.: 
FO1.011.1

Acadian two stepPine Grove BluesJolie BlondeZydecos sont pas saleChanky Chank tout les soirJÕai passŽ devant ta porteJohnny CanÕt DanceLa Blues a CleomaLeve tÕes fenetres haut?La valse de Kaplan?JÕetais au balZydecos sont pas salŽQuoi FaireTout les temps en tempsPaper in my shoe

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 17, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Paul Daigle et lÕor Cajun

Accession No.: 
FO1.011.2

Two step dÕaccordionLumiere dans ta chassisLa tite robe courteLa valse de coeur casseTwo step a Paul Daigle?Georia LouLa valse de la vieCoeur FaroucheFait pas ca MauriceLa valse criminelleJÕveut te voir connu, JÕamais te voir perduLacassine Special

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 17, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Wayne Toups at Festivals Acadiens 1988

Accession No.: 
FO1.011.3

JÕetais au bal Jalapeno LenaEveryday is MotherÕs DayLacassine SpecialCalcasieu WaltzSweet JolineTwo step de Mamou?LucilleMon aim (w/ Roddy Romero)Zydeco sont pas saleGrand Night SpecialZydecajun train?Sugar BeeÔTits yeux noirsMadelinePauvre ti Johnny

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 17, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Lesa Cormier and the Sundown Playboys at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.012.1

Creole StompChere BassetteLe queue dÕtortueTÕes si easy pour aimerLacassine SpecialTake care of my childrenSaturday Night Special?Trop mon chapeauMon Coeur et mon amourHickÕs Wagon Wheel SpecialPour la derniere foisLa valse des musiciansJohnny canÕt danceJolie BlondeLes zydecos sont pas salŽCalcasieu Waltz

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Music
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Friday, September 16, 1988
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Lesa Cormier (cont.) and Rodney Lejeune and the Texas Cajun Playboys at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.012.2

Lesa Cormier and the Sundown PlayboysLa vie dÕun musicienCreole StompRodney Lejeune and the Texas Cajun PlayboysCreole StompLa valse des musiciansJolie BlondeJÕetais au balLes memoirs dans mon CoeurJÕai passŽ devant ta porteBosco BluesLa lumierre dans le chassisLa valse de grand cheminLes veuves de la couleeIÕm not to blameLouisiana WaltzHickÕs Wagon Wheel SpecialJÕaimerais connaitreCrowley two stepReno Waltz (incomplete)

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 16, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Rodney Lejeune (cont.) and Cajun Born at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.012.3

Rodney LeJeune and the Texas Cajun PlayboysReno WaltzCajun BornÉ.Si easy pour aimerEvangeline SpecialLa bague qui brilleMoi, jÕaime grand GueydanMon Coeur et mon amourÉÉLa belle de la LouisianeGrand Nuit SpecialCalcasieu WaltzJohnny peut pas dancer

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 16, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Jamie Berzas and Cajun Tradition at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.013.1

Mamou Hot StepLa valse du coeur casserLes veuves de la couleeLa valse dÕheritageAllons a LafayetteEn bas le chene vertSaturday Night SpecialMarieLouisiana two stepBayou Pon PonPour toujoursJÕetais au balLa valse de BelizaireComme un CajunThe Waltz of No ReturnJe suis CajunMom, dit moi pour quoi la vie et comme ca;Marksville two step

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Sunday, September 17, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Lawrence Ardoin and his French Zydeco Band

Accession No.: 
FO1.013.2

Tailles des RoncesÉJongle a moiEunice two stepCheres ici, cheres la basAllons dancerMon nom cÕest BlackJÕai passŽ devant ta porteFait lÕamour dans le pouraillŽ Bayou Pon PonWhatÕs good for the gander is good for the gooseLeona had a partyDonÕt mess with my toot tootYou used to call meZydeco Cha ChaGotta find my womanLa jolie blondeCajun from Church PointMathildaIÕve got a broken heartFinalŽ

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Sunday, September 17, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Cajun Brew at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.013.3

Les flammes dÕenferBosco BluesLes Ôtits yeux noirsLucilleDit bye bye a ton papaPine Grove BluesGrand MamouChere MomBlues a BreauxJoe Pitre a deux femmesZydeco StompSugar BeeInstrumentalJolie BlondeBayou Pon PonMamou hot stepReno WaltzZydeco Boogaloo

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Sunday, September 17, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Bruce Daigrepont at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.014.1

Laissez faireMarksville two stepLa Riviere RoseFrisco ZydecoTÕen a eu,tÕen auras plusLÕarc en cielLe Coeur des CajunsÉ.Balfa WaltzAllons prendre un autre chanceBayou Teche two stepChere tout toutDisco et fais do-doLa dance carrŽLaisser moi tranquilleLa chanson de Mardi Gras JÕaime toi comme le cochon aime le mais

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Boozoo Chavis at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.014.2

Oh bye bye Come on, baby Jolie Catin Johnny ma cabris Uncle Bud La butte des chiens Gone a la maison Hee haw breakdown Throw Ôem in the corner Make it to me Zydeco Lady Eunice two step DancinÕ sassy one step DriftinÕ Blues Boozoo Shuffle Suzy Q Motor Dude Special Paper in my shoe Bye bye tite fille

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Sunday, September 17, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Beausoleil at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.014.3

Mike and Melissa Mier - Jolie BlondeBeausoleil Les flammes dÕenferLes veuves de la coulŽeJongle a moiMardi Gras SongÉ.Cochon de laitDans le sud de la louisianeKLFY WaltzPine Grove BluesScott Playboys Special

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Sunday, September 17, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Balfa Brotherhood at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.015.1

Unknown person on harmonicaLa valse de grand cheminPerrodin two stepBalfa BrotherhoodÉBig Boy WaltzQuand jÕetais pauvreLovesick WaltzTi gallop pour MamouLa mauvaisse nouvelleEunice two stepDans le Coeur de la villeWafus two stepLa valse de Prairie RondePine Grove Blues

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 16, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.015.2

Mamou two stepMes chere tits yeux bleusJÕetais au balTout les deux pour la memeOld fashioned two stepJongle a moiChere bŽbŽ CreoleAmede two stepLa valse de grand boisReel de JoiePort Arthur BluesEunice WaltzQuelle EtoileTits yeux noirsHigh Point two stepBosco StompMardi Gras Jig

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 16, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Wayne Toups at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.015.3

Petite ou la grosseMa petite fille est goneMadelineTupelo HoneyEveryday is motherÕs dayLacassine SpecialSugar BeeJolie Blonde w/ Zachary RichardLes flammes dÕenfer w/ ZackCalcasieu WaltzOne scotch, one bourbon, one beerGrand MamouPine Grove BluesJohnny peut pas danserSweet JoleneBand Intro

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 16, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Wayne Toups (cont.) at Festivals Acadiens 1989

Accession No.: 
FO1.015.4

Une amoure secretZydecajun Train

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 16, 1989
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Jo-El sonnier at Festivals Acadiens 1986

Accession No.: 
FO1.016

JambalayaChere tout toutChere MomJÕai passŽ devant ta porteOssun two stepChere AlyceMamou two stepReno WaltzÉÉ.Bosco StompLaisse les bons temps roulerKeep your hands off of itEvangeline WaltzLes Flammes dÕenferLes tits yeux bleuxLa valse de Bayou Teche

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 20, 1986
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Terrance Simien and the Mallet Playboys at Festivals Acadiens 1986

Accession No.: 
FO1.017

Terrence Simien and the Mallet PlayboysTout les jours est pas la meme choseInstrumental

Language: 
French/English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; Creoles; Folk Musics
Creator: 
Karl Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, September 20, 1986
Coverage Spatial: 
Lafayette, LA
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
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Digitized Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore

Dubs of commercial recordings

Accession No.: 
FO3-001

Touts les soirs;
Honky Tonk Angels;

Link to Media
Language: 
English
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot, Christy
Subject: 
French, Cajun, Country, Folk Music
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies and Christy Fontenot
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
07:16
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Digitized Date: 
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Original Format: 
5 inch reel to reel
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore - Cabinet 1 Shelf 4

Balfa Brothers Live Performance in France

Accession No.: 
FO3-002

Original tape recorded full width 3 3/4 ips.

Dewey Balfa - Fiddle and vocals;
"Nonc" Allie Young - Accordion;
Tony Balfa - T-fer;
Rodney Balfa - Guitar and vocals;
Bessyl Duhon - fiddle

00:20 - Hick's Wagon Wheel Special;
02:45 - Jolie Blonde;
06:00 - Band Introduction;
07:45 - Dewey talks about the Cajun people;
09:45 - Double violins;
10:10 - Crying Waltz;
13:25 - Madeline;
16:30 - Dewey introduces Roger Mason;
18:30 - Grand Prairie Waltz;
26:30 - Les barres de la prison;

Link to Media
Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot, Christy
Subject: 
French, Cajun, Louisiana, Folk Music, Balfa
Creator: 
Unknown
Informants: 
Christy Fontenot Miller, Roger Mason, James "Boeuf" Fontenot
Coverage Spatial: 
Taped in France
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies and Christy Fontenot
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
30:24
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Digitized Date: 
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Original Format: 
5 inch reel to reel
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore - Cabinet 1 Shelf 4

Live Balfa Brothers show -

Accession No.: 
FO3-003-1

Tape was moldy and degraded badly prior to digitization. First minute was recorded at non-standard speed, then corrected, hence speed issue at beginning of digitization

Roger Mason thinks date and location are - April 1975, L’Absie in the Poitou (Deux-Sèvres)

00:10 - Cajun de Church Point;
03:55 - Madeline;
08:45 - Bosco Stomp
12:30 - Les 'tits yeux noirs;
17:10 - Eunice Two-step;

Roger Mason introduces Grelot Bayou.

22:30 - Les maringoins ont tout manger ma belle;
27:30 - Allons à Lafayette;
30:30 - Le blues de la méchanceté: Roger Mason: vocals) Song by Woody Guthrie. French adaptation: Roger Mason

Link to Media
Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot, Christy
Subject: 
French, Cajun, Louisiana, Folk Music, Balfa
Creator: 
Unknown
Informants: 
Christy Fontenot Miller, Roger Mason, James "Boeuf" Fontenot
Recording date: 
Saturday, July 1, 1978
Coverage Spatial: 
France
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies and Christy Fontenot
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
31:42
Cataloged Date: 
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Digitized Date: 
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Original Format: 
5 inch reel to reel
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore - Cabinet 1 Shelf 4

Balfa Brothers Live Performance in France

Accession No.: 
FO3-003-2

Roger Mason things date and location are - April 1975, L’Absie in the Poitou (Deux-Sèvres)

00:55 - Enterre-moi pas;
03:45 - Chère bébé Créole;
08:30 - La valse de la belle - Demonstrating Cajun double fiddle style;
13:15 - Reel de sauvage;
16:30 - Two-step de Choupique;
19:30 - Band Intro;
21:50 - Les traces de mon boguée;
25:05 - T'en à eu, t'en auras plus;
28:15 - Hathaway Two-step

Dewey Balfa - Fiddle and Vocals
Roger Mason - Spoons
Rodney Balfa - Guitar and Vocals
Tony Balfa - T-fer
"Nonc" Allie Young - Accordion
Bessyl Duhon - Fiddle

Link to Media
Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot, Christy
Subject: 
French, Cajun, Louisiana, Folk Music, Balfa
Creator: 
Unknown
Informants: 
Christy Fontenot Miller, Roger Mason, James "Boeuf" Fontenot
Coverage Spatial: 
France
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies and Christy Fontenot
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, August 30, 2019
Digitized Date: 
Friday, August 30, 2019
Original Format: 
5 inch reel to reel
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96k
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore - Cabinet 1 Shelf 4

Hello, My Friend - Mon Ami

Accession No.: 
FO3-004

Radio Variety Show

02:35 - 'Tit gallop pour Mamou - Les Frères Balfa;
07:00 - Grand Texas - 2 Versions (Explanation about Hank Williams - Jambalaya)
11:20 - Jolie Blonde;

Notes from tape - "Spectacle enregistre le 1er Juillet, 1978 à L'auberge Richelieu à Windsor Ontario.
Les Frères Balfa, Dewey et Rodney, sont accompagne à l'accordeon par Allie Young et sont interroges par Sephane Boisjoly et Ken La(unreadable) de Radio Canada à Windsor.
Cette emission était diffusé en direct. Faisaient aussi parti du spectacle: Francine McGee (chanteuse) et Bobby Brew and his Dalhousie Street Paraders - Musique Dixieland.
Technicien à l'enregistrement: Jean-Guy Brassard
Realisation: Paulette Richer, Ron Scott"

Language: 
English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot, Christy
Recording date: 
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Coverage Spatial: 
Richilieu, Windsor
Publisher: 
Radio Canada
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Digitized Date: 
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Balfa Brothers Live Performance

Accession No.: 
FO3-005

Roger Mason says location is either Le Havre, Parthenay, or La Rochelle

00:00 - T'en à eu, t'en auras plus;
04:40 - La valse de bambocheurs;
09:30 - Marrier avec un mais en amour avec une autre;
15:40 - Sauvage sur un chicot;
19:55 - Bosco Stomp

Link to Media
Language: 
English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot, Christy
Subject: 
Louisiana; Cajuns; French, Folk music; Live Performance
Creator: 
Unknown
Informants: 
Christy Fontenot Miller, Roger Mason, James "Boeuf" Fontenot
Coverage Spatial: 
France
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies and Christy Fontenot
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
23:13
Cataloged Date: 
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Original Format: 
7 inch reel to reel
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore Cabinet 1 Shelf 4

Live Performance - Roger Mason

Accession No.: 
FO3-006-1

Roger Mason Live Performance - Opening for the Balfa Brothers

Link to Media
Language: 
English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot, Christy
Subject: 
French, Cajun, Louisiana, Folk Music, Balfa, Guitar
Creator: 
Unknown
Informants: 
Roger Mason
Recording date: 
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Coverage Spatial: 
France
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Cataloged Date: 
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Original Format: 
5 inch reel to reel
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96k
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore - Cabinet 1 Shelf 4

Roger Mason Live Performance - Opening for the Balfa Brothers in France

Accession No.: 
FO3-006-2
Link to Media
Language: 
English
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Fontenot, Christy
Subject: 
French, Cajun, Louisiana, Folk Music, Balfa
Creator: 
Unknown
Informants: 
Roger Mason
Recording date: 
Friday, August 30, 2019
Coverage Spatial: 
France
Publisher: 
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
12:45
Cataloged Date: 
Friday, August 30, 2019
Digitized Date: 
Friday, August 30, 2019
Original Format: 
5 inch reel to reel
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore - Cabinet 1 Shelf 4

Touchet Brothers - It's Lonesome in Prison and The Life I Thought I Wanted

Accession No.: 
FU1-CO10-45-001

45 RPM on Swallow Label - 45-10191 - Touchet Brothers - It's Lonesome in Prison and The Life I Thought I Wanted

Link to Media
Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Commercial - Zachary Fuselier
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Music, Accordion, Dancehall
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Coverage Spatial: 
Ville Platte, LA
Publisher: 
Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
05:09
Cataloged Date: 
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Original Format: 
45 RPM
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24bit
Sampling Rate: 
96kHz
Storage Location: 
Returned to Donor

Austin Pitre and the Evangeline Playboys - Lakeview Special and The New Oakdale Waltz

Accession No.: 
FU1-CO10-45-002

45 RPM on the Swallow Record Label - 45-10171 - Austin Pitre and the Evangeline Playboys - Lakeview Special and The New Oakdale Waltz

Link to Media
Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Commercial - Zachary Fuselier
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Music, Accordion, Dancehall
Creator: 
Swallow Records
Coverage Spatial: 
Ville Platte, LA
Publisher: 
Swallow Records
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
04:43
Cataloged Date: 
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Original Format: 
45 RPM
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24bit
Sampling Rate: 
96kHz
Storage Location: 
Returned to Donor

Joe Fontenot and the Church Point Ramblers - La valse du bougée d'amour and The Rambler's Two Step

Accession No.: 
FU1-CO10-45-003

45 RPM on Bee Records - BEE-141 - Joe Fontenot and the Church Point Ramblers - La valse du bougée d'amour and The Rambler's Two Step

Band Members: Accordion - Joe Fontenot; Fiddle - Leon Doucet and Voohries Stanford; Guitar - Ivy Miller; Bass Guitar - Alexis Jagneaux, Jr.; Drums - Wayne Fontenot; Triangle - Mrs. Joe Fontenot

Link to Media
Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Commercial - Zachary Fuselier
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Music, Accordion, Dancehall
Creator: 
Bee Records
Coverage Spatial: 
Church Point, LA
Publisher: 
Bee Records
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
05:13
Cataloged Date: 
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Original Format: 
45 RPM
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24 bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore - Returned to Donor

Joe Bonsall and the Orange Playboys - You Knew That I Loved You (Marie) and Grand Prairie Waltz

Accession No.: 
FU1-CO10-45-006

45 RPM on Cajun Jamboree Records #811 - You Knew That I Loved You and Grand Prairie Waltz

Link to Media
Language: 
French
Media Type: 
Audio
Collection: 
Commercial - Zachary Fuselier
Subject: 
Cajun, French, Music, Accordion, Dancehall
Creator: 
Jamboree Records
Coverage Spatial: 
Port Arthur,TX
Publisher: 
Cajun Jamboree Records
Rights Usage: 
All rights reserved
Meta Information
Duration: 
08:15
Cataloged Date: 
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Digitized Date: 
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Original Format: 
45 RPM
Digital Format: 
WAV
Bit Depth: 
24bit
Sampling Rate: 
96 kHz
Storage Location: 
Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore - Returned to Donor

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