Zachary Richard (1950–)
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Suggested Sources:
“Zachary Richard (24 min)” on Louisiana Legends, September 15, 2000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI-4jtrIuCc (Accessed January 3, 2025)
Synopsis from YouTube: 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.
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