Re: Folk Fiddlers

[linda <labo4...>]

on 12/21/02 4:33 AM, Jewish Music Institute at jewishmusic (at) 
jmi(dot)org(dot)uk wrote:

> Perhaps some list members would like to list their five most favourite
> Klezmer Fiddlers and five most favourite folk fiddlers in other traditions.
> Perhaps with a little explanation of the choice.
> We are working with the local Irish Folk Fiddle organisation here and also
> possibly the Indian Music Circuit.
> 
> Geraldine
> 
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> Geraldine,
> I would most highly recommend Cookie Segelstein (member, The Klezical
> Tradition plus major freelancing, teaching workshops in fiddling)  to fill
> this important position on your festival. She's not only one of the top
> klezmer fiddlers in this country but she also performs traditional Hungarian
> village/country tunes with great spirit, abondon and polish.  (And, as a
> bonus you can have a little Irish if those shoes haven't been filled!)
> Classically trained as well, if the Menuhin committee would want to know,
> with Masters degree from Yale. The works. You won't regret it.... I might,
> as
> it's hard to fill her boots when she's away! But don't let that stop
> you....Go for it. Very seriously.
> 
> Adrianne Greenbaum
> Klezmer flutist, Klezical Tradition
> 
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Geraldine,

I would like to second the motion for Cookie Segelstein. She plays with such
musical intelligence, energy, and so much heart.

Linda LaBove
Listening, playing(guitar, mandolin), singing for a long time.

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