How Do I Search for Commericial or Studio Recordings in CCMC?
Search Recordings Inventory Search Collections in ArchivesSpace
What information does the Library Catalog provide about the recordings?
- Titles of recordings (albums, records, CDs, DVDs, etc.)
- Titles of songs
- Names of musicians, bands, performers, composers, artists, recording studios, record labels, sound engineers, producers, publishers, festivals, concerts, other live performances, and more
- Place names (city, state, country) of recording studios, publishers and producers, live performances, festivals, and other concerts or events
- Record labels, catalog or issue numbers, and matrix numbers
- Subjects and keywords for styles and genres of music, dance, and other topics
- Subjects and keywords for musical instruments
- Notes and credits for instrument and vocal performances
- Language of vocals, lyrics, liner notes, etc.
- Information about the artwork, cover art, etc.
- Availability of liner notes and other accompanying materials
- Other credits
Are all of the recordings in the Cajun and Creole Music Collection listed in the Library Catalog?
No. The extensive cataloging of the Cajun & Creole Music Collection is ongoing. Most of the CDs, LP record albums, DVDs and VHS tapes in the CCMC are listed in the Library Catalog.
For the complete inventory of commercial recordings in the collection, including 78 rpm and 45 rpm records, search the CCMC Recordings Inventory and the CCMC archival finding aids in ArchivesSpace (published and unpublished materials). For questions, please contact ccmc@louisiana.edu.
For information about digital recordings and collections availabe online, search: Other Library Resources for Cajun, Creole, and Traditional Music.
How do I search for recordings and music in the Library Catalog?
Author (Names): Search for the name of a performer, band, musician, singer, composer, artist, record label/company, etc. Author search examples:
- Allan, Johnnie
- Ardoin, Amede
- Balfa Brothers
- Graeff, Benny
- Ida, Queen
- Lanor Records
- Red Hot Louisiana Band
Title: Search for the title of a song, recording, CD, album, video, etc. Title search examples:
- J'ai été au bal
- I went to the dance
Subject: Use subjects from the Library of Congress Authorities (or other approved subject headings found in the Library Catalog). Subject search examples:
- Accordion
- Ballads
- Cajun music
- Creole music
- Creoles Louisiana Music
- Fiddle tunes
- Rhythm and blues music Louisiana
- Songs, Creole Louisiana
- Swamp pop music
- Zydeco music
Keyword(s): Select or use the word or phrase option. Keyword/phrase examples:
- Buckwheat Zydeco [name]
- Cajun dancing [topic]
- Creole music [topic]
- I went to the dance [song title]
- J'ai été au bal [song title]
- Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band [name]
- Rounder Records [company or label name]
- sound recording [format or media type]
- triangle [instrument]
Location or Collection: Limit a search for recordings in a specific library location, collection, or shelving area:
- Cajun & Creole Music Collection
- Cajun & Creole Music Collection - Archives
- Traditional Music Collection
Material (Media) Type or Item: Limit a search for specific media types and formats: 45rpm, 78rpm, LP, CD, DVD, etc.:
After I get the search results and select specific entries/titles, how do I view all of the information available for these?
The Library Catalog has multiple views or display options. A Full Catalog Record option is available.
Where are Louisiana and traditional music recordings located in Dupré Library?
- Cajun & Creole Music Collection – 3rd Floor
- Cajun & Creole Music Collection - Archives – 3rd Floor
- Traditional Music Collection – 3rd Floor, with Cajun & Creole Music Collection
- Louisiana Collection – 3rd Floor, Jefferson Caffery Reading Room
- Circulation Desk [CDs, DVDs & audiocassettes only] – 1st Floor
Cajun and Creole Music Collection Recordings Inventory
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