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Michael Doucet Interview, Part 1 (1988)

En Français

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: French, Interview

Place Covered: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1988-10-02

Duration: 00:11:13

Subjects: French language | Doucet, Michael | Cajun music | Fiddlers | McGee, Dennis

Contributors:

  • Melancon, Yves Interviewer
  • Doucet, Michael Interviewee

Description

This segment from the October 2, 1988, episode of the series “En Francais” features the first part of Yves Melancon’s interview with Cajun fiddler Michael Doucet of Beausoleil. He discusses the development of Cajun music, including the contributions of fiddler Dennis McGee.