Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2003-06-29

Duration: 00:08:44

Subjects: RICHARD, ZACHARY | Cajun music | Cajun French dialect | French immersion

Contributors:

• Courtney, Beth Host
• Ancelet, Barry Interviewee
• Richard, Eddie Interviewee
• Richard, Zachary Speaker

This segment from the 2003 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Zachary Richard accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Richard is a Cajun musician and poet. The profile includes interviews with folklorist Barry Ancelet and Richard’s father, Eddie Richard. Host: Beth Courtney