Alexandra Myers interviewed by Rob Willis in the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4270009
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Myers, Alexandra, 1950-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research and personal copies. Written permission is required for public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
- Description:
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- 2007
- 3 sound files.
- Series:
- Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.
- Summary:
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Folkloric recording. Alexandra Myers talks about her about life as the daughter of Ukrainian migrants; her early years, schooling and later education; her involvement in the folk music scene in Tasmania; the development of various bands; the various folk festivals around Tasmania; examples of folklore she has collected over the years.
- Partial contents:
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- Sings and plays: You were on my mind
- The one who's on my mind
- The vampire
- Air
- Huon Pine
- Scorpio angel
- Witch. Discussion on spirituality. Sings and plays: Ruby Tuesday. Plays fiddle: Varsovienna tune. Plays the Appalachian dulcimer and sings: The blackest crow. Plays fiddle: The Abram Circle Dance tunes.
- Notes:
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- Recorded with John Harpley.
- Summary accompanied by photographs.
- Recorded on September 13, 2007 at Launceston, Tas.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (4 p.)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Folk musicians
- Other authors/contributors:
- Willis, Rob, 1944-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2007
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