Zachary Richard (2000)
Louisiana Legends
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana, Canada
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2000-09-15
Duration: 00:25:23
Subjects: RICHARD, ZACHARY | Cajun music | Cajun French dialect | Arts | Poetry
Contributors:
- Weill, Gus Host
- Allen, Gary Producer
- Bush, Charles Producer
- Richard, Zachary Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from September 15, 2000, features an interview with Zachary Richard conducted by Gus Weill. Richard, a native of Scott, is a Cajun musician and poet. He discusses: his parents nurturing his artistic tendencies; receiving a legislative scholarship to attend Tulane University; his studies at Tulane; his decision to pursue music; his move to New York; his first record deal; the French element to his music; his first time in Canada; his life in Canada now; his time on the road; and his poetry. He also performs two songs on the guitar.