Zydeco Musician Cedric Watson Profile (2016)
Art Rocks!
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2016-05-07
Duration: 00:06:36
Subjects: Watson, Cedric | Music | Zydeco music | Fiddlers | Accordion
Contributors:
- Fox-Smith, James Host
- Kendrick, Dorothy Producer
- Watson, Cedric Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 7, 2016, episode of the series “Art Rocks!” features producer Dorothy Kendrick’s interview with Zydeco musician Cedric Watson of Lafayette. He discusses: his introduction to Zydeco music; learning to play the fiddle and accordion; moving to Lafayette; his collaborations with other local artists; starting his own band; his four Grammy nominations; his view that Zydeco is a form of folk music; the challenge of being a musician; and his love of playing for Louisiana crowds. Host: James Fox-Smith