Friday, March 28, 2014

4-6 APRIL; Rianxo, Galicia ES :: ZONA DA ZANFONA




aCentral Folque -Galician Center for Popular Music
Celebrating 10 years








Zona da Zanfona, X Encontro Internacional

ZdZ 2014
Lugar: Rianxo
Prezo: por actividade
Zona da Zanfona, o festival internacional organizado por aCentral Folque cumple 10 anos consolidado como un referente internacional no seu ámbito. Na súa programación inclúense ofertas variadas e complementarias que van desde o público de veciñas e veciños de Rianxo e a comarca de Arousa principalmente as crianzas, até o público xeneralista ou especializado no instrumento.
Sesións didácticas nas escolas do concello, divulgación do instrumento por medio da publicación de vídeos 10º aniversario,cursos para especialistas de interpretación e composición,concertos de destacados artistas galegos e internacionais, sesións para o baile: Serán infantil e Baile Assalto ZdZ,exposición antolóxica cos obxetos e os cartaces das 10 edicións "Trebellos con manivela" ademais da promoción da nova xeración de luthieres galegos conforman a programación da Zona da Zanfona para este ano en Rianxo.

Logo de dez anos, os Encontros Internacionais coa Zanfona seguen a estender os límites conceptuais deste "sintetizador medieval " a territorios compartidos por estéticas posmodernas (drone, acusmática, secuenciación computacional, reducionismo, intervención sonora, improvisación, performance, o loop,...) que conviven coa música popular e universal, coa música coma razón social e encontro humano na percepción abstracta da paisaxe acústica dos nosos días.

Son significativas todas as figuras de renome internacional que teñen pasado por este encontro situando a Galicia no epicentro mundial do instrumento e que marca un presente magnífico para un porvir donde a memoria do instrumento vai gañando cada vez máis espazo desde o rexurdir dos anos 70. É nesta memoria que aCentral Folque é plataforma activa que aposta e pon e conexión a profesionais, alumnos, luthiers conseguindo desde o 2000 unha renovación esencial .

Zona da Zanfona ten acubillado os máis sobresaíntes creadores da novas tendencias para o instrumento: Valentín Clastrier, Matthias Loibner, Gilles Chabenat, Gregory Jolivet, Marc Egea, Isabelle Pignol, Óscar Fernández, Anxo Pintos, Adrià Grandia, ... ou os luthieres e investigadores Jaime Rebollo, Xulio Gª Bilbao, Luciano Pérez, Pablo Cid, César Loureiro…

Consolidado en Rianxo, ubicación de excepción para a cultura do país está a vangarda na programación musical para a zanfona, instrumento carismático que segue a sorprender e dando que falar logo de mil anos de Historia.

Por vez primeira no Encontro, este ano hai dous cursos para músicos. O xa consolidado curso para intérpretes -este ano impartido por Germán Díaz e un novo de composición orientado a especialistas non familiarizados coa zanfona pero si coa composición académica que queiran achegarse ás posibilidades técnicas e de de expresión que ofrece así coma a súa extensión musical, seu xeito de escritura, etc.este curso "A sanfona na composiçom" está impartido por Paulo González


PROTAGONISTAS










LA VOZ DE GALICIA S.A.

Rianxo será reino de la zanfona por tres días  


La central Folque eligió la villa marinera para su encuentro internacional, una cita considerada referente en la materia


Rianxo será reino de la zanfona por tres días - La central Folque eligió la villa marinera para su encuentro internacional, una cita considerada referente en la materia * -- Zona da Zanfona es el título del encuentro internacional que el próximo fin de semana se desarrollará en Rianxo. La central Folque ha elegido la villa marinera para la celebración del décimo encuentro internacional dedicado a este instrumento, una cita que está considerada un referente en la materia. Sesiones didácticas para niños, cursos para especialistas y conciertos constituyen los pilares básicos del programa...

* Rianxo be kingdom of the hurdy-gurdy for three days - The Central Folque chose the fishing village to an international match, a thoughtful quote reference on the subject -- Zona da Zanfona is the title of the international meeting next weekend will be held in Rianxo. The Central Folque chose the fishing village for the celebration of the tenth international meeting dedicated to this instrument, an event that is considered a benchmark in the field. Educational sessions for children, courses for specialists and concerts are the cornerstones of the program...

more:
http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/barbanza/2014/03/29/rianxo-sera-reino-zanfona-tres-dias/0003_201403B29C2997.htm



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Folque: Zona da Zanfona, X Encontro Internacional


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13 APRIL; HALLUIN, FR: Moederbal 41






Moederbal 41
Dimanche 13 avril de 15h à 20h à la ferme du Mont St Jean

Au programme :
Toudis Sans Nom
Pipe à Sol et Sac à Dos
Belladonne
2 Yellow Cats
Trad'ktopel

Tarifs : 4€ et 2€ pour les adhérents Chal ha Dichal
gratuit - de 12 ans

L'assemblée générale de l'association se tiendra juste avant le moederbal à 13h à la ferme du Mont. Vous y êtes tous conviés. N''hésitez pas à rejoindre l'équipe de Chal ha Dichal !




at 3:00pm - 8:00pm in UTC+02




ferme du mont st Jean, 7 chemin d'eau 59250 Halluin



Moederbal 41 (facebook event page)

Trad'Ktopel

Groupe folk de ch'Nord
Estelle Bacquaert, vielles à roue
Audrey Deroo, violon, flute
Thomas Durand, accordéon
Frédéric Simon, guitare
Etienne Radenne, flutes, doedelzak, bombarde, chant
Pascal Pierret, bodhran, flutes, clarinettes, biniou koz



Moederbal, c'est trop du bal !




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29 MARCH; FERROL, ESPANA: Cantata Vernácula en Ferrol

Friday, March 21, 2014

for sale: Drehleier Hurdy Gurdy Walter Simons






Ich biete hier eine gebrauchte Drehleier zum Verkauf an. *

Das Instrument wurde 2009 vom renommierten Hersteller Walter Simons gebaut.

Es hat kaum Gebrauchsspuren, sieht aus wie neu und ist in voll funktionstüchtigem Zustand.


Neupreis war 4.400,-€


Ausstattung:

3 Melodiesaiten in G/d/g

3 Bordunsaiten, zwei davon durch Kapodaster einen Ton höher stimmbar in G(A)/c/C(D)

2 Schnarrsaiten, beide durch Kapodaster einen Ton höher stimmbar in g(a) und c(d)

Ebenholzkurbelgriff

Ebenholztastatur mit Feststeller für die "A-Taste". Dadurch kann diese Taste arretiert werden um die "leere" Saite in a erklingen zu lassen.

Das Instrument ist durch diese Ausstattung tonal sowohl Folk- als auch Mittelaltertauglich

Stimmwirbel mit vergoldeten Schallermechaniken

Metallfähnchen

Wartungsfreies Kunststoffrad

Höhenverstellbarer Melodiesaitensteg

integrierte Mikrofonierung mit XLR-Ausgang

2 Gurte - einen einfachen und einen Y-Gurt. Beide mit Schaller-Sicherheitsverschluß

Stabile, gepolsterte Tasche mit zusätzlichem Fach im Inneren für Zubehör

Ein Fläschchen Flüssigkolophonium und Watte lege ich auch bei.

Ich verkaufe das Instrument schweren Herzens, aber mir fehlt einfach die Zeit. So ein Instrument sollte auch gespielt werden und daher hoffe ich, dass es in gute Hände kommt.

Das Instrument kann nach Terminabsprache gerne bei  mir Probe gespielt werden.


Privatauktion: Keine Garantie, Rücknahme oder Umtausch


* (google translate): I offer here a used hurdy gurdy for sale .
The instrument was built by the renowned manufacturer Walter Simons , 2009.
It has hardly any signs of wear, looks like new and is in full working order.

Original price was 4,400 , - €

Facilities:
3 melody strings in G / d / g
3 drone strings , two of them by capo a tone higher tunable in G ( A) / c / C (D )
2 snares , both by capo a tone higher tunable in g (a ) and c ( d)
Ebony crank handle
Ebony keyboard with brakes for the "A " key . Thus , this key can be locked to the "empty " string in a sounded to .
The instrument is tonal both folk and medieval suitability of this equipment
Tuning pins with gold plated Schaller tuners
metal flag
Maintenance-free plastic wheel
Height adjustable melody strings web
integrated microphones with XLR output
2 straps - a simple and a Y - harness. Both with Schaller security lock
Sturdy, padded bag with additional compartment inside for accessories
One vial Flüssigkolophonium and cotton I attach also .

I sell the instrument with a heavy heart , but I simply lack the time . Thus, an instrument should be played , so I hope it comes in good hands .

The instrument can be played in my sample by appointment gladly .

Private Auction: No guarantee , redemption or conversion


EBAY: http://www.ebay.de/itm/321356895520


original facebook post on #HGWeekly page:
A friend of mine sells his instrument

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

12 MAY; STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: Examenskonsert: "Music is about people" with Johannes Geworkian Helllman





Kära vänner och bekanta! * (english below)

Efter tre år av studier så är det nu dags för mig och min vevlira att ta examen från Kungl. musikhögskolan i Stockholm.

Det känns helt fantastiskt att få göra denna konsert som jag har valt att kalla "Music is about people".

En vän sa en gång till mig att musiken - den handlar om människorna. Denna alldeles speciella kväll kommer att handla om min musik och personerna som är delaktiga i den - mina inspiratörer, vänner och medmusiker. Det känns fantastiskt att få bjuda in till denna magiska kväll där jag delar scen tillsammans med några av dem jag trivs allra bäst tillsammans med.

Med mig på scenen denna kväll har jag en rad fantastiska musiker, konstnärer och människor:

Jordi Carrasco Hjelm - kontrabas
Elias Frigård - saxofoner
LarsEmil Öjeberget - dragspel
Kim Persson - flöjter, mandola, röst
Maija Kauhanen - kantele, röst
Rickard Jokela - bas
Robin Cochrane - slagverk

Det är fri entré till konserten och jag hoppas att alla som vill har möjlighet att delta, den här kvällen betyder väldigt mycket för mig och jag vill gärna dela den med så många som möjligt 

Tid: 19.00
Datum: Måndagen den 12.e maj
Plats: Stallet, Stallgatan 7

www.stallet.st

Hoppas att vi ses där ! 

* Dear friends and acquaintances !

After three years of study , it is now time for me and my hurdy-gurdy to graduate from the Royal . Academy of Music in Stockholm .

It feels fantastic to do this concert that I have chosen to call "Music is about people ."

A friend once told me that the music - it 's about the people . This very special evening will be all about my music and the people involved in it - my inspiration , friends and fellow musicians . It feels great to get the invite to this magical evening where I share the stage with some of the people I most enjoy together with .

With me on stage this evening , I have a number of amazing musicians, artists and people :

Jordi Carrasco Hjelm - Bass
Elias Frigård - saxophones
Lars Emil Öjeberget - accordion
Kim Persson - flutes, mandola, voice
Maija Kauhanen - kantele , voice
Rickard Jokela - base
Robin Cochrane - Percussion

There is free admission to the concert and I hope that everyone who wants to can participate , this night means a lot to me and I would love to share it with as many people as possible 

Time: 19:00
Date : Monday, May 12.e
Location: The stables , Stallgatan 7

www.stallet.st

Hope to see you there! 



Examenskonsert: "Music is about people" - Johannes Geworkian Helllman (facebook event page)




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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Edition of 13 MARCH is published!




Edition of 13 MARCH is published! ~ please enjoy 
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26 APRIL; WARSAW: TARGOWISKO INSTRUMENTÓW - INSTRUMENT FAIR - festiwal WSZYSTKIE MAZURKI ŚWIATA 2014






TARGOWISKO INSTRUMENTÓW - INSTRUMENT FAIR - festiwal WSZYSTKIE MAZURKI ŚWIATA 2014 - ZAMEK KRÓLEWSKI W WARSZAWIE


Zapraszamy na największe święto Twórców Instrumentów w promieniu 4 tysięcy kilometrów! W tym roku mamy już ponad 60 wystawców na liście, a liczba ta stale rośnie. ZGŁOSZENIA na piotr.piszczatowski@gmail.com




Tak było w zeszłych latach:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGEF-ZuNlPs

Tegoroczne Targowisko podczas festiwalu Wszystkie Mazurki Świata rozszerza swoją formułę. Do zajmującego centralne miejsce Targowiska Instrumentów dodajemy:
STOISKA MUZYKOLOGÓW (m.in: IS PAN, IM UW)
WARSZTATY, KONCERTY I ZABAWY TANECZNE
SPOTKANIA ŚPIEWACZE
SPEKTAKL DLA DZIECI
KINO MAZURKOWE – filmy na temat muzyki tradycyjnej
WYSTAWA „TAK BYŁO”
PREZENTACJE INSTRUMENTÓW

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/109528111393140500499/albums/5700940444702353761


festivalmazurki on facebook | Wszystkie Mazurki Świata

Monday, March 10, 2014

four new uploads from Nigel Eaton



four new uploads from Nigel Eaton added to playlist "Hurdy Gurdy 1" - 
Upton Jail, Captains Courageous, Curlew, and Halsway in G -

 - "start here:"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDSvJndivBQ&list=PLJ71AEid9OhVFaEEp3IxCG3lNPACZgLXZ&feature=share&index=54


UPDATE: this post could have also included "Three Sharks," which was uploaded just a week earlier -





Nigel Eaton's YouTube channel -
https://www.youtube.com/user/nigeleaton1?feature=watch




Friday, March 7, 2014

Le Petit Chien | Music and me (Jo Freya's blog)



This is a title of an Andy Cutting tune on the new Blowzabella CD “Strange News. In the live gigs before Christmas I hinted that there is a story behind this title and there is. It’s too long though to form part of an introduction in a live show when you’d far rather fill the air with music or helpful dance instruction rather than general blather. So here’s the story...

read > Le Petit Chien | Music and me

Jo Freya is a member of Blowzabella


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Edition of 7 MARCH is published!




Edition of 7 MARCH is published! _finally ~ sorry its a bit late; and for the last issue getting wiped out! please enjoy 

also: sorry that the last edition got wiped out due to some sort of malfunction!

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Le Vent du Nord happy with venture into classical | Western Canada Tour




Just returning from an amazing first France venues tour, the Juno Awards winning Quebecois Le Vent du Nord is getting ready to head Western Canada tour (British Colombia & Alberta), from March 6 to 17, 2014.

To start the tour, Le Vent du Nord will be performing to the Royal Theatre in Victoria with the Victoria Symphony (BC, March 7, 8 & 9 2014) and will, after this special concerts series, visit Cumberland ( BC, March 11), St. Albert (AB, March 12), Golden (BC, March 13), Merritt (BC, March 14), Whistler (BC, March 15), Maple Ridge (BC, March 16)

Le Vent du Nord at Festival Chants de Vielles 2013, Quebec • Guillaume Morin photo

Le Vent du Nord happy with venture into classical

The band members of Le Vent du Nord have become used to their role as ambassadors of Québécois folk music, having performed the foot-stomping tunes across the country and abroad.
So when the opportunity to build another bridge presented itself — this time between musical disciplines — they were up for that, too.
But that doesn’t mean they weren’t a bit wary before recording an album with the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec. Folk musicians often have certain preconceived notions about classical musicians, and vice versa, according to Le Vent du Nord’s Nicolas Boulerice.
“People from classical music look at folk music as very simple, gentle music, but not very interesting. And folk musicians look at classical musicians as snobby people. So we had that prejudice to each other,” Boulerice, who sings and plays the hurdy-gurdy, piano and piano-accordion with the band, said in an interview. “We said OK, let’s do it. But basically, we’ll see.”
He’s happy they did.
- more at: Le Vent du Nord happy with venture into classical - Times Colonist


WESTERN CANADA TOUR

7-9 MARCH; VICTORIA, BC, CANADA: LE VENT DU NORD AT ROYAL THEATRE for VS Pops Series
March 7 & 8, at 8PM
March 9, at 2PM

via Le Vent du nord: Next week we will start our western Canada tour at The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society with Victoria Symphony next march 7, 8, 9. With this concert consisting of songs & melodies of our discography, we offer a full program of works from the traditional repertoire of Quebec arranged for full orchestra by Tom Myron. This project is totally original and presented in British Columbia for the first time. A rollicking good time upcoming. Join us there!
http://www.victoriasymphony.ca/

Infusing old Québec with a breath of fresh, cosmopolitan air, Le Vent du Nord captures the energy and mirth of a Saturday night kitchen party. These Juno award winners are compelling Francophone folk music ambassadors who have received critical acclaim and audience adoration from across Europe and North America.

http://www.rmts.bc.ca/


11 MARCH; CUMBERLAND, BC, CANADA at The Cumberland Hotel
Le Vent Du Nord – Vancouver Island MusicFest


plus:
St. Albert (AB, March 12), Golden (BC, March 13), Merritt (BC, March 14), Whistler (BC, March 15), Maple Ridge (BC, March 16)


TICKETS NOW IN SALE

All details: www.leventdunord.com

"A cohesive playing style, a powerful groove, an almost rock attitude, the clarity of the voices, the accuracy of the instruments, the strength of the proposals, the realization of form. Surely among the elite of North American traditional Francophone bands."- Alain Brunet, LA PRESSE
"Le Vent du Nord have become "the leading exponents of Quebec's culture". WORLD MUSIC NETWORK UK
"A forceful wind (...) a piece of work infused with the serenity, symbiosis and friendship that now exists within this seasoned quartet. "- Ralph Boncy, espace.mu
"You'd be hard pushed to find such imaginative change-ups of tempo and rhythm and such freshness of sound'', Jeff Kaliss - Songlines Magazine (UK)
"If you've seen them before, you already know. ... one of the best bands touring today, no matter your musical taste" - Syracuse News Time (US)
"Impeccably played and recorded, with unmistakeable soul and spirit." - Richard Thornley, PENGUIN EGGS MAGAZINE (Canada)




ALSO: 21 MARCH IN HAMILTON, MT, USA
Le Vent du Nord: Canadian folk band headed for Hamilton PAC stage: Cajun meets Celtic meets Quebec in the music of Le Vent du Nord, and it’s a swirling mix that spells a high-energy musical experience. The foursome will sweep onto the Performing Arts Center stage at 8 p.m. next Friday, March 21 in Hamilton.

ALSO: 22 MARCH IN KETCHUM, ID, USA
Idaho Mountain Express: Hibernation is over - March 19, 2014:  In Cajun country, you would call the blend of tradtional folk music a gumbo. In Ireland, a stew. If it’s a healthy dose of all that with a splash of Quebecois, it’s Le Vent du Nord.  This quartet—alternately raucous and triumphant while regularly sublime—will entertain audiences on Saturday, March 22, as guests of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. The show will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Sun Valley Opera House.


website: Nouvelles | Le Vent du Nord



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