[mplpost] Blues/folk etc.

[H. Fleming]

Hi Estelle, Heidi Fleming here...
I am putting together a wonderful Penny Lang CD for Borealis called Gather
Honey. Unrealeased (mostly) stuff from 1963 and thru 1978) I've spoken to
Bob Stevens at Mari^posa who says he`ll check the vaults after the fest
(this June), anyway PL said I should contact you to see if you had any
recollection of when she was taped, or any anecdotes, photos, tapes, etc.
It`s due to be finished for the end July! Gary Cristall is doing liner notes
and it`s a wonderful project...anything you can do to help us would be
appreciated...
Thanks very much
----- Original Message -----
From: Estelle Klein <estelle@kos.net>
To: <maplepost@icomm.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: [mplpost] Blues/folk etc.


> Ben Sures makes sense in his comments about Metis content at festivals.
> A quick glance at old programme books reveals Metis at Mariposa in
> 1971. There were inclusions in other years as well. Later Mariposa
Festivals
> as well as other folk festivals were (and still remain) definitely short
of
> broad First Nations content.
> My impression of these past years is one of  scattered representation at
> best.
>
> Given the breadth of First Nations cultures and some internal political
> situations
> regarding Metis, it has happened that the choice of who will participate
> rests on
>  a chain of circumstances ...  the director may in turn rely on
> knowledgeable contacts within a community. Sometimes we bow to choices
> because of an attempt at political correctness.
> In this situation personal bias by an advisor can, unfortunately, affect
> selection.  The notion that a cultural outsider should not make decisions
on
> inclusion can
> mean that lesser known or less 'popular'  elements are ignored.  Some
people
> remain 'hidden' because of political situations and one needs a good
> go-between for help. I speak from personal experience. In later years with
> Mariposa, I reluctantly  and nervously assumed the role of Native Peoples
> Co-ordinator. My best help and encouragement came from our Metis Technical
> Director, Sherman Maness. It was do-able and it worked.
> I have a great memory of Red River jigging at Mariposa. All of those
earlier
> inclusions were difficult to achieve given large distances, limited
funding
> and
> the not-so-enthralled media. It was worthwhile.
> Estelle Klein
> mailto:estelle@kos.net
>
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> -- Original Message -----
> From: Ben Sures <ben@yellowpencil.com>
> To: Maple Post <maplepost@icomm.ca>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 6:07 AM
> Subject: [mplpost] Blues/folk etc.
>
>
> > I must confess to being surprised that no one concurred or debated with
me
> > in regards to my opinion that Metis Fiddling is the Canadian equivalent
of
> > the blues.Is it perhaps that this is primarily an Ontario list? or maybe
> > everyone just agreed. It is such a rich music so overlooked and ignored,
> > come to think of it, I cannot recall there being a single Metis fiddler
at
> > any (and there are plenty) of the festivals I have played or attended.
> > hmmm?
> > Ben Sures
> >
> > Ben Sures
> > http://www.bensures.com
> > (780) 424 8123
> > #10 9922 104th st
> > Edmonton,Ab
> > T5K 0Z3
> >
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