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X-WR-CALDESC:Cultural Enrichment in Southwest Louisiana
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SUMMARY:Zydeco Memories: Past and Present by Rita Colligan Manuel
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit celebrates Zydeco musicians and Louisiana Creole culture. This event pays tribute to the Original Southwest Zydeco Festival, with her photographs capturing vibrant festival moments; the exhibit features performers and dancing spectators, including scenes from the festival’s earliest days, taken from the heart of the field in Plaisance.  This exhibit highlights influential figures in Zydeco history, including Boozoo Chavis, John Delafose, Beau Jocque, Buckwheat Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, C.J. Chenier, Willis Prudhomme, and Roy Carrier—musicians who helped shape and carry forward the rich legacy of Louisiana Creole music. Through vivid imagery, the collection invites viewers to explore the roots and evolution of Creole culture, as seen through four decades of Mrs. Manuel’s photography.\nRita Colligan Manuel began photographing zydeco events in the 1970s, including those taking place in church halls, open fields, and even small nightclubs. Her greatest hope is to preserve and document Creole culture so that its history endures for future generations.\nThis event is free.  Refreshments will be served.\n
URL:https://opelousasmuseum.org/events-mec/zydeco-memories-past-and-present-by-rita-colligan-manuel/
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