In Theaters: Oct 13, 1989 Wide
On DVD: Jul 22, 2003J'ai été au bal
Directed By: Les Blank , Chris Strachwitz
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary
General Response: 4/5 Stars
A definitive film on the history of the toe-tapping, foot-stomping music of southwest French Louisiana. With rare recordings, archival photos and footage, contemporary interviews and live performances by the likes of Clifton Chenier, Queen Ida, Walter Mouton, Michael Doucet and Beausoleil, Boozoo Chavis, Marc and Ann Savor, and more, this video will take you from the roots of cajun and zydeco through the 20th century.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary
General Response: 4/5 Stars
A definitive film on the history of the toe-tapping, foot-stomping music of southwest French Louisiana. With rare recordings, archival photos and footage, contemporary interviews and live performances by the likes of Clifton Chenier, Queen Ida, Walter Mouton, Michael Doucet and Beausoleil, Boozoo Chavis, Marc and Ann Savor, and more, this video will take you from the roots of cajun and zydeco through the 20th century.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
Well for this week I figured id go with a documentary. So for this week I've chosen J'ai été au bal, a great movie that explains the history and struggles as well as the triumphs of cajun music. I own this dvd and consider this a must buy for all fans, and young musicians alike.
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I beleive I checked this out at the public library some years back. They should have it in DVD, I would imagine.
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