00:30 Interview begins abruptly. Lynn August is introduced. Born in Lafayette, LA. Discusses growing up with musicians. First instrument was a washtub. Talks about Ray Robinson (Ray Charles) and connecting with another blind musician. Began playing drums professionally when he was 10 years old. 4:45 AUGUST went to the school for the blind in Baton Rouge. Discusses living and working in New Orleans. He worked with Jay Nelson, Skinny Domino, and John Bell when he was around 12 years old. Started playing the organ in 1953. AUGUST had a band with Buckwheat when he was a kid. 08:30 Lynn August Trio is discussed – they played at hotels throughout the country. They played jazz, country, and gospel through the years. Late 70’s, Clifton Chenier hired Buckwheat and that got August into zydeco. Was voted keyboardist of the year in 1987. Marcel Dugas is discussed. 12:00 August discusses switching back to accordion in 1988. 15:00 Miner talks about the evolution of August’s style with his latest album. Discussion of French being spoken in August’s household. Discusses a style of music that he uses on his most recent album. The style of music came from Africa – the words are French. 20:30 Plays an from August’s new record. Continued discussion of that style of music and other cultures that utilize similar rhythmic structure. Another song is played from the album featuring August’s band “Hot August Nights.” 27:00 Rodney Bernard joins the panel and they play traditional zydeco. Second song was called “Lucile”. The third song they play is “Going back to Big Mamu”. Music is played live throughout the remainder of the recording.
