15th July (evening) 2018 at the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, Aberdeen (The Final Stramash).
The last event of NAFCo (except for some sessions) was in three parts; (1) billet performances from the Youth Fiddle Camp and Galicia Fiddle, (2) Alasdair Fraser inviting any other of the festival's artists in the room to perform, (3) Fraser asking everyone in the room to get out their instruments for a series of tunes.

North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) (free event), www.northatlanticfiddle.com/.

Country: Britain - Scotland & others. Style: Scottish Traditional Folk.

Lineup: Patsy Reid (fiddle/leader) & many musicians.

Over the five days of NAFCo there was a Youth Fiddle Camp for musicians (not just fiddlers) aged 10-25, which was led by Patsy Reid. I also took photos of the participants at the "Gala Celebration of the Fiddle" (www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/albums/72157671773167127/).

Tags:   Folk Music Great Britain Scotland Scottish Folk Youth Fiddle Camp Patsy Reid North Atlantic Fiddle Convention The Final Stramash Lemon Tree

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15th July (evening) 2018 at the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, Aberdeen (The Final Stramash).
The last event of NAFCo (except for some sessions) was in three parts; (1) billet performances from the Youth Fiddle Camp and Galicia Fiddle, (2) Alasdair Fraser inviting any other of the festival's artists in the room to perform, (3) Fraser asking everyone in the room to get out their instruments for a series of tunes.

North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) (free event), www.northatlanticfiddle.com/.

Country: Spain - Galicia. Style: Traditional Galician.

Lineup: Alfonso Franco (fiddle/leader) & many musicians.

Galicia Fiddle is a cultural association which organises the annual San Simón Fiddle Camp in Pontevedra in Galicia. This is for children aged 8 to 18 (fiddles and cellos). A large contingent of members had traveled to Aberdeen for NAFCo. I also took photos of the group at the "Gala Celebration of the Fiddle" (www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/albums/72157671773167127/).
More information: www.galiciafiddle.com/, www.facebook.com/galiciafiddle/.

Tags:   World Music Spain Galicia Galicia Fiddle North Atlantic Fiddle Convention The Final Stramash Lemon Tree

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15th July (evening) 2018 at the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, Aberdeen (The Final Stramash).
The last event of NAFCo (except for some sessions) was in three parts; (1) billet performances from the Youth Fiddle Camp and Galicia Fiddle, (2) Alasdair Fraser inviting any other of the festival's artists in the room to perform, (3) Fraser asking everyone in the room to get out their instruments for a series of tunes.

North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) (free event), www.northatlanticfiddle.com/.

Country: Spain - Galicia. Style: Traditional Galician.

Lineup: Alfonso Franco (fiddle/leader) & many musicians.

Galicia Fiddle is a cultural association which organises the annual San Simón Fiddle Camp in Pontevedra in Galicia. This is for children aged 8 to 18 (fiddles and cellos). A large contingent of members had traveled to Aberdeen for NAFCo. I also took photos of the group at the "Gala Celebration of the Fiddle" (www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/albums/72157671773167127/).
In this photo: Alfonso Franco, Xose Liz and others.
More information: www.galiciafiddle.com/, www.facebook.com/galiciafiddle/.

Tags:   World Music Spain Galicia Galicia Fiddle Alfonso Franco Xose Liz North Atlantic Fiddle Convention The Final Stramash Lemon Tree

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15th July (evening) 2018 at the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, Aberdeen (The Final Stramash).
The last event of NAFCo (except for some sessions) was in three parts; (1) billet performances from the Youth Fiddle Camp and Galicia Fiddle, (2) Alasdair Fraser inviting any other of the festival's artists in the room to perform, (3) Fraser asking everyone in the room to get out their instruments for a series of tunes.

North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) (free event), www.northatlanticfiddle.com/.

Country: Spain - Galicia. Style: Traditional Galician.

Lineup: Alfonso Franco (fiddle/leader) & many musicians.

Galicia Fiddle is a cultural association which organises the annual San Simón Fiddle Camp in Pontevedra in Galicia. This is for children aged 8 to 18 (fiddles and cellos). A large contingent of members had traveled to Aberdeen for NAFCo. I also took photos of the group at the "Gala Celebration of the Fiddle" (www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/albums/72157671773167127/).
More information: www.galiciafiddle.com/, www.facebook.com/galiciafiddle/.

Tags:   World Music Spain Galicia Galicia Fiddle Pandereta Hand Percussion Frame Drum Drums North Atlantic Fiddle Convention The Final Stramash Lemon Tree

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15th July (evening) 2018 at the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, Aberdeen (The Final Stramash).
The last event of NAFCo (except for some sessions) was in three parts; (1) billet performances from the Youth Fiddle Camp and Galicia Fiddle, (2) Alasdair Fraser inviting any other of the festival's artists in the room to perform, (3) Fraser asking everyone in the room to get out their instruments for a series of tunes.

North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) (free event), www.northatlanticfiddle.com/.

Country: Britain - Scotland & others. Style: Scottish Traditional Folk

Lineup: Alasdair Fraser (fiddle), Natalie Haas (cello), Neil Pearman (p), Nic Gareiss (dancer) & everybody else.

After Fraser (backed by a core group of Natalie Haas, Neil Pearman and Nic Gareiss) brought on Su-a Lee (on musical saw), Rheingans Sisters, Atlantic Folk Trio, Sophie & Fiachra Trio and others, it was time for him to lead everyone present for the festival in a a series of tunes.

Tags:   Folk Music Great Britain Scotland Scottish Folk The Final Stramash North Atlantic Fiddle Convention Lemon Tree

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