Christchurch Folk Music Club

In Search of Native Song: Traditional Folksong Collecting in New Zealand

During the last few years I’ve undertaken research into traditional folk music in New Zealand.  In light of recent correspondence posted at Musical Traditions I thought it would be worth sharing what I’ve discovered about the history of collecting in this country.  I’ve tried to give a broad account, though given the general lack of information in this area, there will inevitably be gaps in my knowledge….  Read more

 

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The Ferris & Guest Musos Show 5 – 2nd April 2023

A night of music gifted to a responsive, engaged audience filled with supporters and family. There were ten musicians gracing the stage with their sizable talents, sharing the limelight, in a well planned and themed series of memories that played out on instruments...

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The Ferris & Fellow Muso Show 4: Sunday 29th May

The Ferris Blarney Band passionately performed tunes from their Irish heritage from traditional footstompers to classics from the Pogues & Dubliners and many other Irish favourites. The show is the first of a series of 'unplugged performances' put together by...

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Wahine Auaha Celebrating Creative Women, Music & Art

Wahine Auaha Whakanui: Celebrating Creative Women 18 Sept 2022 This event celebrated creative women’s artistic achievements with a concert, art show, and video. Offering entertainment that highlighted women artists, both in musical and visual arts. The Folk Club...

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Braggins and Wardrop and Dunne 15 May 2022

Three highly regarded musicians Elizabeth Braggins - piano, vocals Graham Wardrop - guitar, vocals Mary Dunne - guitar, vocals formed the trio "Braggins and Wardrop and Dunne " Exuberance and joy come together when this trio performs, from the beautiful close...

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