Cheryl Devall and Mona Wilson
Recorded
December 17, 2023
Archived
December 17, 2023
39:44 minutes
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Id:
mby023402
Description
Long-time friends Cheryl Devall (64) and Mona Wilson (61) talk about Mona's reputation as the reigning "Zydeco Queen," what people may not realize about Creole community and culture, and Cheryl's journey of piecing together her own family history.Subject Log / Time Code
Cheryl Devall (CD) gives background to how she and Mona Wilson (MW) first crossed paths.
CD asks MW about her dance teaching philosophy.
MW talks about her first years teaching dance.
MW discusses the commercialization of zydeco.
MW gives an overview of her career and travels.
CD asks MW what people don't realize about authentic Creole culture.
MW shares a bit about her family history.
CD reflects on how MW helped her piece together her family history.
MW reflects on dance as an outlet.
CD draws comparisons between Southwest Louisiana and Los Angeles.
CD gives MW a photo she found of the two of them in the 90's.
Participants
- Cheryl Devall
- Mona Wilson