Conversation with Louis Michot and Leyla McCalla
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| Description | <p>Louis Michot and Leyla McCalla sit down with Stephen Winick of the American Folklife Center to discuss their personal musical histories prior to their concert at the Library. Louis Michot is best known as the fiddle player and lead singer for the Grammy-award-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers. He is passionate about Louisiana French and local folklore, and about sustainability in the fastest disappearing landmass in the world. These deep interests fuel his career as a musician. In addition to fiddle and vocals, Louis plays guitar, bass, ti-fer (triangle), and accordion–all the instruments of a typical Cajun band. He collaborates frequently with other musicians, including Leyla McCalla, accordionist Corey Ledet, the Rising Stars Drum and Fife Group, and one-man-band Quintron. With over 20 LPs to his name, his music career continues to push the boundaries of the Louisiana French music traditions. Leyla McCalla was born in New York City to Haitian emigrants and activists, and her music draws |
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| Date | 2025-03-26 |
| Source | www.loc.gov |
| Author | michot, louis, winick, stephen, mccalla, leyla |
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Attribution: michot, louis, winick, stephen, mccalla, leyla, 2025-03-26