Apr 09 2025 69 mins
Through a series of events, a Washington DC radio DJ by the name of Wayne Kahn came into possession of a box full of Beta tapes. The tapes contained the raw elements of a long since shelved documentary on the Carriere family; one of five main families to bring Zydeco alive. Their descendants would carry the tradition, bringing Zydeco to the world. And the rare footage of intimate family jam sessions and interviews would be the only relic left. He tried for many years to bring the footage to the public, even turning it over to the Smithsonian at one point. But their lack of efforts dissatisfied Wayne, as he has since been on a mission to fund and produce an origin story precious to the heritage of the south. Learn about the commemorative family festival happening soon! Join us as we discuss the trials and victories he has experienced on his quest.
https://www.zydecobybirth.com/
Wayne Barry Kahn’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/share/19B1zyDsEj/?mibextid=wwXIfr
I interviewed Wayne two years earlier when his journey was still in its infancy. In this initial episode, we dive deep into the chain of events that started him on his path. https://neworleansmusicians.podbean.com/e/wayne-kahn/
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