Canray Fontenot Interview, Part 1 (1988)
En Français
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: French, Interview
Place Covered: Welsh, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1988-10-23
Duration: 00:19:33
Subjects: French language | Doucet, Michael | Fontenot, Canray | Fiddlers | Cajun music | Zydeco music | CREOLES
Contributors:
- Doucet, Michael Interviewer
- Fontenot, Canray Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 23, 1988, episode of the series “En Francais” features the first part of Cajun fiddler Michael Doucet’s interview with Creole fiddler Canray Fontenot from his home in Welsh, Louisiana. Fontenot discusses his life history, how he learned to play the fiddle, his accordion-playing parents, and the “Balls a Maisons.” He also performs “Bonsoir, Moreau” and another selection with accompaniment by Doucet on the guitar.