Remembering Valerian Smith (1992)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1992-12-25
Duration: 00:07:37
Subjects: Smith, Valerian E., 1926-1992 | Music
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Chapa, Arcie Producer
- Miranda, Chris Photographer
- Smith, Valerian Speaker
- Taylor, Earl Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 25, 1992, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Arcie Chapa’s remembrance of Baton Rouge composer Valerian Smith, the founder of the Baton Rouge Chorus and Community Playhouse. She interviews Earl Taylor, his long-time friend. Host: Robert Collins