J'ai été au bal [translated: I went to the dance: roots of Cajun and Zydeco music]
a film by Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz & Maureen Gosling
- Resource Type:
- DVD Video
- Creation:
- 1984
- Publication:
- El Cerrito, CA : Brazos Films, [2003]
- Copyright:
- ©2003
More Details
- Summary:
- Looks at the Cajun-zydeco countryside, its people and their dance halls blended with performances of the music and the recollections of its musicians. Features historical sequences about Joe Falcon, Amede Ardoin, Iry LeJeune, Harry Choates, and others.
- Contributors:
- Languages:
- English
- Language Notes:
- Sung predominantly in Cajun French.
- Alternate Titles:
- Title translation: I went to the dance: roots of Cajun and Zydeco music
- Subjects:
- System Details:
- DVD.
- Performers:
- Clifton Chenier ; Queen Ida ; Walter Mouton ; Rockin' Sidney ; Balfa Brothers ; Marc & Ann Savoy ; D.L. Menard ; Nathan Abshire ; Michael Doucet & Beausoleil ; John Delafose ; Wayne Toups ; "Bois Sec" Ardoin ; Chuck Guillory ; The Hackberry Ramblers ; Dennis McGee ; Boozoo Chavis ; Canray Fontenot ; Paul Daigle & Cajun Gold ; Barry Jean Ancelet, Michael Doucet, narrators.
- Production Credits:
- Editor, Maureen Gosling ; cinematographer, Les Blank.
- General Notes:
- Documentary.
"A film by Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz & Marueen Gosling"--Container.
Inspired by Ann Savoy's book 'Cajun music : a reflection of a people.
"30 minutes of previously unreleased 'Lost & Found' bonus footage"--Container. - Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
- Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
- Call Numbers:
- JAI 1984 DVD
- Other Standard Numbers:
- Publisher Number, Brazos Films.: BF-103 DVD
- OCLC Numbers:
- 1053029752
52691415 [Invalid]
