#john arcand

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This is a beautiful video of John Arcand, an accomplished métis fiddler. 

The métis style fiddle is a tradition that is being kept by those like Arcand. In its own way, métis fiddle has an oral history. It cannot really be taught by writings, though now métis fiddle is being documented well as recording technology has become more accessible and advanced.

The style of fiddle is well known for the “Red River Jig”, which mixes aboriginal rhythms inside of fiddling. In fact, the tunes of métis style fiddle all mix aboriginal rhythms and dance into the fiddle music. Thus, the style of fiddling is unique because it takes its character from different nations of people in Canada, european settlers, and native american nations of the west. 

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Ohmannnnn.What.a.TUNE.

Brittany Haas & Lauren Rioux play 'Gray Owl' - by. John Arcand, 

Red & White & Blue & Gold - by Aoife O'Donnovan