Just to get ready for our upcoming concert by Beau Soleil, want to hear some great old timey Cajun music?
Interesting things about Cajun music:
Well, since this is my blog , I just wanted to say a few words about how I feel about the Seldovia Arts Council's purpose:
1. I think that the arts are tremendous forum for us to explore ideas.
2..I think that our definition of the arts might need to encompass more and broaden.
3
It does not need to be a forum where people air their political views,
but it should not be a place where they are prohibited because they
might disturb someone or disagree with the majority point of view.
4. SAC is not particularly ABOUT making money, but should be supported financially by all who want it to exist.
5. SAC needs to be alive, not bland.. as our world is alive and dynamic and sometimes deeply confusing.
6.
I do not agree with all that people express in the arts, but I think
like every good American, I must defend their right to express
themselves , as long as they are not hurting others. There are
appropriate forums for expression however, and it is SAC's duty to
determine which is most appropriate.
7. The arts have suffered
the slings and arrows of those who want to preserve the status quo for
eons, but the arts have pushed us forward and should not be stifled
or limited to only a few forms.
8. Education is not a bad thing. SAC
should strive to be a cultural leader, exhibiting the finest quality of
performance, visual and literary works and encouraging each person to
go beyond his or her limits in the realm.
9. Truth is relative to
the observer. History is relative to the observer and his or her
particular background..I applaud differences in point of view. They
are what make us human and interesting. Sometimes, the arts stir us up
and help us to see from another person's vantage point..Is that all
bad?
SO.... please add to these comments... I would like to know how you feel about this too... When you have time, add a comment.... Susan
- Project Grant from the Alaska State Council on the Arts (helping to support our whole program) $3994.00
- WESTAF Grant for Hunn Hurr Tu : Mongolian Throat Singers Oct. 31 $1500 half of the $3000 artist's fee
- WESTAF Grant for Bearfoot Bluegrass $1500 which is half of the $3000 artist's fee.
This
will be the sum total of all grants we receive this year...so we'd
better get some fund raisers started...or find more places for grants.
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
which will be held August 14 at Corky Meyer's hanger if possible. This
is the nation's most renowned Cajun/ Zydeco/Old time Louisiana band.
Check the SAC website for the rundown. Several things need to be decided upon for this event at our July 30 Arts Council meeting.
Michael Doucet - Violin, Guitar, Accordion, Mandolin, Vocals
David Doucet - Guitar, Vocals
Jimmy Breaux - Accordion
Billy Ware - Percussion
Tommy Alesi - Drums
Mitch Reed - Bass, Fiddle, Banjo, Electric Guitar
Since forming in 1975, Grammy winners BeauSoleil have claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. Michael Doucet avec BeauSoleil take the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. From The Grand Ole Opry to Newport Folk, from concert hall to dance floor, the music of BeauSoleil continues to captivate. audiences the world over.
BeauSoleil's latest recording, Live in Louisiana, their first on the Way Down in Louisiana imprint, was released to coincide with the April 2006 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. It's their first live album recorded at home, their 28th overall, and it celebrates their 30th anniversary with a wide-ranging set of tunes from across their discography and the Cajun and Creole cultural spectrum.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTO7pyo_HnkWant to hear some great old timey Cajun muisc.. try this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n2KxbIcFrI ot this one... interesting things about cajun music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPHNuaR0a2s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scRVCt2EFMc
And here's a cool link about Michael Doucet and BeauSoleil... try this one...
http://www.lsue.edu/acadgate/music/mdoucet.htm
GET READY FOR GREAT DANCIN’ MUSIC!!!!!!
