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| Lawrence “Teddy Boy” Houle is ] ] from Ebb and Flow, Manitoba. He |
'''Lawrence “Teddy Boy” Houle''' is ] ] ]<nowiki/>r from ], ]. He started to play at an early age, reportedly teaching himself to play “]” on one string.<ref name="ArtsLink">{{cite web | ||
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| | quote = }}</ref> Houle went on to |
| quote = }}</ref> Houle went on to become an influential fiddler and ],<ref>{{cite web | ||
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| ⚫ | | title =Canadian fiddler set to thrill audiences at NAFCo 2006 | ||
| ⚫ | | last =Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen | ||
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| ⚫ | | date =14 July 2006 | ||
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| | quote = }}</ref> recording a number of albums and maintaining an active performance schedule. | |||
| Houle had a challenging childhood. His father was absent from his life and his step-father did not value his musical talents.<ref name="ArtsLink" /> He left school after repeating the eighth grade three times. | Houle had a challenging childhood. His father was absent from his life and his step-father did not value his musical talents.<ref name="ArtsLink" /> He left school after repeating the eighth grade three times. | ||
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| As a part of the folk revival movement of the 1960s, Houle performed at festivals such as the ] <ref>{{cite book |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title= Mariposa Folk Festival 1987 program|url= https://digital.library.yorku.ca/yul-894118/mariposa-folk-foundation-1987-program#page/12/mode/1up|location= Toronto|publisher= Mariposa Folk Foundation|page= 10|date= 1987|isbn=}}</ref> He has also appeared as a fiddler in several films, including "Spirit rider" and "Medicine Fiddler."<ref>Lawrence “Teddy Boy” Houle. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2016, from http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2801122/</ref> | As a part of the folk revival movement of the 1960s, Houle performed at festivals such as the ] <ref>{{cite book |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title= Mariposa Folk Festival 1987 program|url= https://digital.library.yorku.ca/yul-894118/mariposa-folk-foundation-1987-program#page/12/mode/1up|location= Toronto|publisher= Mariposa Folk Foundation|page= 10|date= 1987|isbn=}}</ref> He has also appeared as a fiddler in several films, including "Spirit rider" and "Medicine Fiddler."<ref>Lawrence “Teddy Boy” Houle. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2016, from http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2801122/</ref> | ||
| In keeping with Metis fiddling style Houle often jigs while playing |
In keeping with Metis fiddling style Houle often jigs while playing.<ref>{{cite news | ||
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| ⚫ | | quote = }}</ref> His musical style follows in the Métis and indigenous traditions and he has been devoted to a recovery of his Anishinabe heritage in the last twenty years. He has taken on deliberate projects aimed at recovery and renewal of the Ojibway language, including releasing several recordings of Ojibway music. He is an Elder and cultural resource person at Métis Calgary Family Service Society where he facilitiates a variety of workshops.<ref>{{cite web | ||
| | quote = }}</ref> The University of Aberdeen named him one of the world’s most unique fiddlers.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| ⚫ | | url =https://www.abdn.ac.uk/mediareleases/release.php?id=641 | ||
| ⚫ | | title =Canadian fiddler set to thrill audiences at NAFCo 2006 | ||
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| ⚫ | His musical style follows in the Métis and indigenous traditions and he has been devoted to a recovery of his Anishinabe heritage in the last twenty years. He has taken on deliberate projects aimed at recovery and renewal of the Ojibway language, including releasing several recordings of Ojibway music. He is an Elder and cultural resource person at Métis Calgary Family Service Society where he facilitiates a variety of workshops.<ref>{{cite web | ||
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| | title =Cultural Teachings | | title =Cultural Teachings | ||
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| Lawrence "Teddy Boy" Houle | |
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| Birth name | Lawrence Houle |
| Also known as | Tay-basse-gay-inin |
| Born | Ebb and Flow, Manitoba |
| Origin | Canadian |
| Genres | Folk, Métis fiddling |
| Instrument(s) | Fiddle, vocals, jig |
| Labels | Sunshine Sound Studios |
Lawrence “Teddy Boy” Houle is Anishinaabe Métis Fiddler from Ebb and Flow, Manitoba. He started to play at an early age, reportedly teaching himself to play “Red River Valley” on one string. Houle went on to become an influential fiddler and vocalist, recording a number of albums and maintaining an active performance schedule.
Houle had a challenging childhood. His father was absent from his life and his step-father did not value his musical talents. He left school after repeating the eighth grade three times.
As a part of the folk revival movement of the 1960s, Houle performed at festivals such as the Mariposa Folk Festival He has also appeared as a fiddler in several films, including "Spirit rider" and "Medicine Fiddler."
In keeping with Metis fiddling style Houle often jigs while playing. His musical style follows in the Métis and indigenous traditions and he has been devoted to a recovery of his Anishinabe heritage in the last twenty years. He has taken on deliberate projects aimed at recovery and renewal of the Ojibway language, including releasing several recordings of Ojibway music. He is an Elder and cultural resource person at Métis Calgary Family Service Society where he facilitiates a variety of workshops.
Discography
- Old Native And Métis Fiddling in Manitoba, Vols 1 & 2, Falcon FP - 187 and 287 - 1987
- Houle, L. T. B., Houle, L. T. B., & Manitoba Association for Native Languages. (n.d.). Anishinaabe Christmas. Winnipeg, MB: Sunshine Sound Studios.
- Benitez, J. E., Lorenzano, A., Silva, M., Silva, M., Nayap, P., Xal, M. M., Coc, C., ... Lee Cremo Trio,. (1997). Wood that sings : Indian Fiddle Music of the Americas.
References
- ^ "Lawrence Houle". ArtsLink. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen (14 July 2006). "Canadian fiddler set to thrill audiences at NAFCo 2006". University of Aberdeen. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- Mariposa Folk Festival 1987 program. Toronto: Mariposa Folk Foundation. 1987. p. 10.
- Lawrence “Teddy Boy” Houle. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2016, from http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2801122/
- Watrous, Peter (6 December 1990). "Review/Folk; Embracing Indian Culture With Music and Dance". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- "Cultural Teachings". Metis Calgary Family Services Society. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
See also
- Lederman, Anne. "Native and Métis Fiddling: Portrait of a People," Fiddler Magazine Vol. 8, Winter 2001
- Haigh, Chris. "Canadian Fiddle". Fiddling around the World. Retrieved 7 October 2016.