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Paul Rangell & Emily Abbink: The Tohono O’odham fiddling of southern Arizona

Acoustic string instruments • Guitar chords will be provided All levels welcome!

DATE:  February 21, 2021 TIME: 4:00 - 5:30 pm (Pacific) This is a FREE virtual workshop presented on Zoom. Get FREE tickets at Eventbrite! The Tohono O'odham fiddle music is European dance music seen through the lens and sensibilities of the Native American players. Paul Rangell, accompanied by Emily Abbink on guitar, will be teaching a sampling of these rhythms including a polka, chotis, mazurka, cuadrilla and a two-step.  Paul and Emily learned the tunes from local Tohono O'odham musicians, (a group of these musicians became known as the "Gu-Achi Fiddlers") Guitar players: Chords for all the tunes will be provided for each tune so you can play along. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about and play this wonderful, yet often overlooked, music. (more…)

Marla Fibish — Irish Music on the Mandolin Workshop

DATE:  January 17, 2021

TIME:  4:00-5:30pm

LOCATION:  This is a Free ZOOM online workshop. All levels welcome.

Tickets for this workshop are available on Eventbrite. Learn how to put the pulse of Irish dance music into your playing. (more…)