Louisiana Grammy Nominees (2014)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2014-01-17
Duration: 00:07:34
Subjects: Music | Grammy Awards | Zydeco music | Cajun music | Chenier, Clifton, 1925-1987 | RICHARD, ZACHARY | Simien, Terrance
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Whinham, Charlie Producer
- Crews, Keith Photographer
- Simien, Terrance Interviewee
- Richard, Zachary Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 17, 2014, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham’s report on the eleven Louisiana artists nominated for Grammy Awards. Whinham reports that the late Clifton Chenier, who was known as the King of Zydeco, is also receiving a lifetime achievement award. He interviews two of the nominees, zydeco musician Terrance Simien and Cajun musician Zachary Richard. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford