How the Fiddle Flows (2002)

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How the Fiddle Flows (Original Title)

StoryLine

How the Fiddle Flows follows Canada's great rivers west along the fur-trading route of the early Europeans. The newcomers introduced the fiddle to the Aboriginal people they intermarried with along the way. A generation later, their mixed-blood offspring would blend European folk tunes with First Nations rhythms to create a rich and distinct musical tradition. From the Gaspé Peninsula, north to Hudson Bay and to the Prairies, How the Fiddle Flows reveals how a distinctive Metis identity and culture were shaped over time. Featuring soaring performances by some of Canada's best known fiddlers and step dancers and narrated by award-winning actress Tantoo Cardinal.

Details

Genres: Documentary
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Release Date: 26/04/2002
Companies: ONF | NFB
Run Time: 52 min
Popularity: 1.722
Status: Released