Ep 6 - Fiddle Me This

What is the difference between a violin and a fiddle? Join us this episode to find out as we look at the history of this instrument in Canada, and the impact it has had along the way. Learn more about the wonderful and diverse world of fiddling from Fiddlers, Historians and Musicologists. One thing we can guarantee- this episode is sure to get your feet tapping!

Featuring the voices of Métis fiddler John Arcand, Historian Laureate Amber Paquette, Old Time fiddler Calvin Vollrath, Musicologist David Gramit, Fiddler Daniel Gervais, and Edmonton Traditional Métis Dancer Lyle Donald!

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Show Notes

Links Mentioned

• Amber Paquette | Website | Instagram | Facebook
• John Arcand | Website
• Edmonton Traditional Métis Dancers | Facebook, Website
• Calvin Vollrath | Website
• Daniel Gervais | Website
• David Gramit | Bio
• The Canadian Encyclopedia | Fiddling, Music of the Métis, James Brady
• The National Film Board of Canada | The Fiddlers of James Bay, How the Fiddle Flows
• PEI Guardian | National Fiddle Day Senate footage
• Edmonton City as Museum Project | Garneau: A Neighbourhood of Nations
• Edmonton City Archives | Laurent Garneau Photos
• Ramona Sinclair | Manitoba Historical Society, Manitoba Archives
• Frances Beardy | Bio, Manitoba Historical Society