
Ghosts of Good Times
Louisiana Dance Halls Past and Present
Herman Fuselier(Author)
Philip Gould(Photographer)
University of Louisiana (Publisher)
Published on 18. October 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-935754-85-5 (ISBN)
Description
Ghosts of Good Times: South Louisiana Dance Halls Past and Present examines a world of Cajun dance halls, Zydeco clubs, Chitlin' Circuit R&B night clubs, Swamp-Pop Honkytonks and other venues that at one time were prevalent throughout the region. Photographs by Philip Gould blend architectural imagery of buildings still standing with historic photographs of the clubs that he took in their heyday. Herman Fuselier and other writers provide a rich selection of historic accounts and essays about their personal experiences in the clubs. The book also examines the dance hall scene today and how the venues have changed. The music following remains strong and people still come to dance. The surviving old dance halls and newer venues are still in full swing. Old or new, they are icons, a proud south Louisiana legacy of Good Times.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1202 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-935754-85-5 (9781935754855)
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