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About the session: A session for unaccompanied singing, whether solo or in a group. The session promises to be a meeting place for singers of different styles and backgrounds to come and exchange songs, stories and styles of singing. Songs from all different traditions are encouraged, such as: En Roulant ma Boule- Quebec/France Zum Galli Galli - Israel Katyusha - Russia Mbube - South Africa (Zulu) Pleasant and Delightful - English Being able to give some background to the song, how you learned it, or what it means to you is highly encouraged. Host Ellen MacIsaac lived in Ireland for four years and learned her songs directly from the old folks. She would visit with them wherever she could, in the same way Canada's Edith Fowlke collected the songs of the Maritimes. Now Ellen gives lessons at the Ottawa Folklore Centre, and has started this monthly evening of song. | |||||
