Blues Musician Kenny Neal (1988)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1988-05-8
Duration: 00:11:42
Subjects: Neal, Kenny | Blues (music)
Contributors:
- Masingale, Sonya Host
- Neal, Kenny Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 8, 1988, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale’s interview with Kenny Neal, a blues musician from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He discusses: his early interest in music; playing music with his dad’s band; his decision to start his own band; the blues; the importance of carrying on the blues tradition; his relationship with the audience during his shows; his family; his future plans; the inspiration for his lyrics; and his growth as a songwriter.