Data Source

Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections

Notes

"This record is intended to serve . . . as an extension of Folkways FM 8361." -- text from notes.

Notes in booklet (8 p.), includes transcribed text, inserted in original cover.

Cover design by John Cohen. Cover photo by Camilla Smith.

Additional musicians: Weston Bergaux (drums, side 2), J.W. Pelisia (steel guitar, side 2).

Related materials may be found in the Moses and Frances Asch Collection, also held by this repository. Related materials may include correspondence pertaining to the recording, original cover art designs, production materials, business records, and audiotapes from studio production.

Track information

101. Sliding Notes: "The Port Arthur Blues" / (Leo Soileau)

102. Rolling Notes: "Ma Chere Maman Creole" / (Dennis McGee)

103. The Trill: "My Pretty Little Christine" / (D. Balfa, Flat Town Music)

104. Blues in Cajun Fiddling "Les Bars de la Prison" / (Arr. D. Balfa, Flat Town Music)

105. Drone Sound: "Grand Mamou" / (Arr. D. Balfa, Flat Town Music)

106. Old Lonesome Sound: "La Valse des Bombocheurs" / (D. Balfa, Flat Town Music)

107. "Grandpa's Waltz" / (Arr. D. Balfa, Flat Town Music)

108. "La Valse de Gran Bois" / (Arr. D. Balfa, Flat Town Music)

109. "Indian on a Stump" / (Arr. D. Balfa, Flat Town Music)

110. Description of Mardi Gras Ceremony: Mardi Gras Song / (Arr. D. Balfa, Flat Town Music)

111. "Mardi Gras Song" Mamou Mardi Gras / 2/14/75

201. Basile Cajun Hour: Intros, "La Valse de Reno" / (L. Walker)

202. Basile Cajun Hour: Commercials, Station Identification, "Madeleine" / (Adam Hebert)

203. 99 Years Waltz" (Arr. D. Balfa, Flat Town Music)

204. The Cajun from Church Point

205. Allons a Lafayette

207. Interview on Cajun Dances: "Jolie Blon" / (Buddy Dee, Glad Music)

206. Interview on Cajun Singing: "J'amerais Te Pardonner" / (Words-D. Balfa, Flat Town Music, Music-Kris Kristofferson)

208. Johnny Can't Dance

Publisher number

FM 8362 Folkways Records

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Suite 2001, Washington, D.C. 20024. Call 202-633-7322 for appointment. Fax: 202-633-7019. Email: rinzlerarchives@si.edu

performer

Balfa, Dewey

Balfa, Rodney

Young, Allie

Abshire, Ray

Breaux, Dale

producer

Schwarz, Tracy

cover designer

Cohen, John 1932-

performer

Mamou Mardi Gras Musicians

Date

1977

Physical description

1 phonograph record : analog, 33 1/3 rpm ; 12 in

Type

Phonograph records

Methods (Fiddling)

Self-instruction

Instructional materials

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Folkways Records Collection 1948-1986

Local number

FW08362

Folkways 8362

Title

Cajun fiddle old & new / with Dewey Balfa

Culture

Cajun

Topic

Violin

Accordion

Guitar

Musical instruments--violin--guitar

Cajun music

Place

Louisiana

Restrictions & Rights

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