Northern Streams: Duodji Saami Exhibition

3-4 April 2009
The Scottish Storytelling Centre
10.00am
Free

“Duodji” is a collective term for various activities such as homecrafts, handicrafts and woodwork of the indigenous Saami people of northern Scandinavia, Finland and northwest Russia. It initially consisted of practical items and clothing created for individual use, but later on these were produced for trading and sale. “Duodji” is expressed differently from area to area and uses various materials, techniques and processes. The products are functional, mirroring the Saami way of life, environment and cultural traditions and are a part of the Saami identity. This is an exhibition of images created for the Northern Streams Festival of “Duodji” items.

For info: 0795 191 8366, e-mail: eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk.

Northern Streams: Friday Evening Concert

03 April 2009
The Scottish Storytelling Centre
7.00 pm
£10/£8 (concession)
Weekend* £27/£21 (concession**)

Ante Mikkel (featured in Joanna Lumley’s ‘Northern Lights’ BBC TV programme) and Inger-Biret Gaup provide a rare opportunity to hear “joik”, the unique vocal tradition of the northern Saami culture from a very special father and daughter duo, while Claire Hewitt, storyteller, singer and harpist presents ‘Tales and songs of Sun, Moon, Reindeer and Hare’, inspired by journeys around the Arctic Circle and Scotland.

Samling, comprising Anne Sofie Linge Valdal (vocals, Norwegian flute), Naomi Elysia Harvey (vocals), Barry Reid (guitar, vocals), Kevin O’Neill (flute, vocals), and Fiona MacAskill (fiddle) combine Norwegian and Gaelic vocal music traditions in the ‘Nu-Nordic’ genre!

Book online at Ceilidh Culture website

*Weekend ticket (available through SSC box office 0131 556 9579) includes two evening concerts, all workshops, and entitles you to a 10% discount in the café on the day.

**Concessions include: TMSA and Scottish Storytelling Centre Network members.

For info: 0795 191 8366, e-mail: eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk

Northern Streams: Workshops

4 April 2009
The Scottish Storytelling Centre
10.00am
£7/£5 (concessions) per workshop

Weekend* £27/£21 (concessions**)

10.00am: Swedish tunes led by Ditte Andersson on nyckelharpa - suitable for any melody instrument.

10.00am: Swedish songs in choral/harmony style with Anders Göransson.

12.30pm: Saami joiking and songs for adults with Ante Mikkel and Inger-Biret Gaup – no knowledge of Saami required!

12.30pm: Danish and Shetland tunes led by Kirstine Sand (fiddle) learned from her homeland and Catriona MacDonald. Suitable for any melody instrument.

3.00pm: Scandinavian Dance with an emphasis on Swedish dances such as the Polska and Schottis with Kajsa Djärv and live music.

3.00pm: Great tunes for wind instruments with Calum Stewart (wooden flute) and Daniel Carlsson (Swedish soprano saxophone).

Book online at Ceilidh Culture website

*Weekend ticket (available through SSC box office 0131 556 9579) includes two evening concerts, all workshops, and entitles you to a 10% discount in the café on the day.

** Concessions include: TMSA and Scottish Storytelling Centre Network members.

For info: 0795 191 8366, e-mail: eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk

Northern Streams: Kids Singing Workshop

04 April 2009
The Scottish Storytelling Centre
10.30am
£5 (children)*

A chance for children (5-10 years) to try joiking with Ante Mikkel Gaup (featured in Joanna Lumley's 'Northern Lights' BBC programme) and his daughter Inger-Biret Gaup from Finnmark, northern Norway. Also to learn about the Saami people who inhabit northern Scandinavia, Finland and northwest Russia, and whose distinctive culture has at least ten language variations! The Saami vocal music style called joiking bears similarities to Native American music but has its own uniqueness. One of Ante's other daughters is part of the famous group Adjagas. Workshop explanations will be in English.

Tickets also available from 0795 191 8366 or e-mail: eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk

* Children must be accompanied by an adult (accompanying adults free and welcome to join in!)

Northern Streams: Saturday Evening Concert

04 April 2009
The Scottish Storytelling Centre
7.00 pm
£10/£8 (concession)
Weekend* £27/£21 (concession**)

Kirstine Sand (fiddle) and Marie Sønderby Larsen (piano) met at the Carl Nielsen Academy, and play a mix of traditional music and new tunes, influenced by Kirstine’s time on at the Newcastle Traditional Music degree course course.

Calum Stewart (wooden flute), BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician finalist, combines with Daniel Carlsson (soprano saxophone) from rural Sweden in the ‘...search for fresh, new and innovative music with a deep commitment to tradition.’ (Rob Adams).

Top nyckelharpist, Ditte Andersson, performs a mixture of traditional Uppland and other Swedish music spiced with her own tunes and folk songs with pianist Anders Göransson.

Book online at Ceilidh Culture website

*Weekend ticket (available through SSC box office 0131 556 9579) includes two evening concerts, all workshops, and entitles you to a 10% discount in the café on the day.
**Concessions include: TMSA and Scottish Storytelling Centre Network members.

For info: 0795 191 8366, e-mail: eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk

Traditional Music and Song Session

5 April 2009
The Royal Oak
14.00pm
Free

All are welcome - your chance to share songs and music in a friendly atmosphere or just come and listen. Presented by the Traditional Music & Song Association (TMSA) of Scotland Edinburgh & Lothians Branch. The TMSA exists to promote and develop interest and participation in traditional music. The local Edinburgh & Lothians Branch actively promotes Scottish traditional music by running events, ceilidhs, sessions and workshops such as the Northern Streams Festival and biennial Singers’ Gathering. Why not join and show your support for Scotland’s traditions by visiting www.tmsa.org.uk?

* Young people permitted up to 7pm. For info: 0795 191 8366 or e-mail: eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk.

Thanks goes to the City Centre Neighbourhood Partnership who recently came on board as a supporter of the Festival!