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Cajun Hawaiian guitar player at the National Rice Festival, Crowley, Louisiana. Photograph by Russell Lee, October 1938
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Cajun Hawaiian guitar player at the National Rice Festival, Crowley, Louisiana. Photograph by Russell Lee, October 1938
GUITAR PLAYER, 1938.
Cajun Hawaiian guitar player at the National Rice Festival, Crowley, Louisiana. Photograph by Russell Lee, October 1938
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1938 Crowley Festival Guitar Guitarist Hawaiian Louisiana Musician New Deal October Player Polynesian Rice Rural Russell Slide Southeast
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This photograph captures the essence of cultural fusion at the National Rice Festival in Crowley, Louisiana. Taken by renowned photographer Russell Lee in October 1938, it showcases a Cajun Hawaiian guitar player who effortlessly blends two distinct musical traditions into one harmonious melody. The image transports us to a simpler time, where rural America was alive with vibrant music and community celebrations. The guitarist, his face illuminated by the warm glow of stage lights, strums his instrument with skillful precision. His fingers glide effortlessly across the strings, producing soul-stirring notes that resonate through the crowd. Dressed in traditional Polynesian attire amidst an American backdrop, this musician embodies both diversity and unity. He symbolizes the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped Louisiana's unique heritage. Lee's lens captures not only a moment frozen in time but also echoes of an era marked by hope and resilience. This photograph is more than just documentation; it represents a chapter in American history when programs like the New Deal sought to uplift communities during challenging times. As we gaze upon this image today, we are reminded of our shared humanity and how art can bridge divides. It serves as a testament to the power of music to transcend boundaries and bring people together from all walks of life – even on stages set against fields of rice in small-town America.
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