A milestone event for NL traditional music, and the completion of a life’s work. Announcing the online launch of “Kelly Russell’s Collection – The Fiddle Music of Newfoundland & Labrador – A Digital Archive”.
Kelly Russell’s Collection is a user-friendly site that features 520 fiddle tunes from 30 NL fiddlers, presented in music notation with midi playback, original field recordings from the 1970s, plus photos and biographies of the fiddlers. This site provides the resources to easily and offers a historical debrief & ethnomusicological snapshot of the music that continues to shape our province.
Consider yourselves invited! In partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society, we are celebrating the official launch of Kelly Russell’s Collection – A Digital Archive on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 3-5 pm at The Ship Pub in downtown St. John’s. After an initial presentation of the website and it’s resources, there will be an open mic stage for tune players and a screen projection of the live website for a “play a tune” or “pick a tune” experience, with snacks and light refreshments provided.