Barry Ancelet on Dennis McGee (1988)
En Français
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: French, Interview
Place Covered: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1988-10-16
Duration: 00:12:38
Subjects: French language | McGee, Dennis | Fiddlers | Cajun music | Ancelet, Barry Jean
Contributors:
- Melancon, Yves Interviewer
- Ancelet, Barry Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 16, 1988, episode of the series “En Francais” features Yves Melancon’s interview with Dr. Barry Ancelet, a professor at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette. He discusses the life and career of 94-year-old Cajun fiddler Dennis McGee, including his friendship with black accordion player Amedee Ardoin, his time playing music with his brother-in-law Sady Courville, and his influence on Cajun music.