Bellows and Bows
Also available in French under the title Soufflets et archets.
Bellows and Bows: Historic Recordings of Traditional Fiddle and Accordion Music from across Canada (2012) is a wide-ranging audio survey that includes examples from every Canadian province and territory.
This two-CD set features historically significant tracks from archival and personal collections, as well as early commercial recordings. The accompanying 160-page book explores the social and historical contexts of the music.
Bellows and Bows showcases the virtuosity and creativity of the unsung heroes of fiddle and accordion music in Canada, past and present.
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Sample Tracks
Le Brandy des Vaillaincourt
Louis 鈥淧itou鈥 Boudreault
Grand Valley BreakdownAl Cherny, Clifford 鈥淟ucky鈥 Ambeault, and Earl Mitton
Iqsaakik/SialaanqujaqsuitSimeonie Keenainak
Ridin' Old Paint and Leadin' Old BallKing Ganam
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Praise for Bellows and Bows
鈥淎n admirable introduction to the wealth of traditional instrumental music that Canada has to offer.鈥
鈥Journal of Folklore Research Reviews
鈥淲ith its breadth of coverage, the anthology would be a great library addition for anyone interested in traditional music.鈥
鈥American Music
鈥淎 very important supplement for active folk music scholars . . . [and] a useful starting point for those just beginning to explore these vibrant musical traditions.鈥
鈥Yearbook for Traditional Music
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Bellows and Bows is produced by for the Back on Track series.
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