Rita Baker plays fiddle for the John Meredith folklore collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2199202
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Baker, Rita, -1990, performer
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research and personal copies; written permission required for public use.
- Description:
-
- 1981 Sept. 25
- 1 cassette (ca. 46 min): 1 7/8 IPS.
- Series:
- John Meredith folklore collection.
- Summary:
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Folkloric recording.
- Full contents:
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- Fiddle: 1. Waltz, The Cecil (learnt from father), 2. Waltz (anon. from mother), 3. Varsovienne (played by both parents), 4. Polka
- Conversation: Baker speaks of playing fiddle.
- Fiddle: 5. Stockyards, fgt. 6, Quadrilles, lead up tune, 7. Schottische (from father), 8. Schottische (2) (from father), 9. Waltz, The long waltz incl. My Polly etc. (from father), 10. Waltz, I wish I were a bird, 11. Varsovienne (2), 12. Polka-Mazurka, whistled.
- Conversation: Baker speaks of old time dances and playing.
- Fiddle: 13. Learning McFadden to dance.
- Side B. Singing: Baker and male (possibly Ray Adams) sing words they can remember of Learning McFadden to dance.
- Whistling: 1. Schottische (from mother)
- Fiddle: 2. Schottische, 3. Harvest home, hornpipe, 4. Lost love (from Uncle Andy Cohen)
- Conversation: Baker speaks of musician Uncle Andy Cohen, and his violin.
- Fiddle: 5. Waltz, The sessaw (same as on C-1-A01).
- Notes:
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- Recorded by John Meredith.
- Music and conversation.
- Recorded at Gulgong on September 25, 1981.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-221517317
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Meredith, John, 1920-2001, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the John Meredith folklore collection.
This collection contains 574 records. - Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2051 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1981
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