Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage
A group of musicians have launched a jam session for women and gender-diverse people who love to wail on the accordion.
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Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage
ST. JOHNS, N.L. - If theres a circle of Newfoundlanders gathered in someones kitchen in the fishing community of Flatrock, theres a good chance Madonna Wilkinson is the focal point,
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - If there's a circle of Newfoundlanders gathered in someone's kitchen in the fishing community of Flatrock, there's a good chance Madonna Wilkinson is the focal point, snapping her fingers to cue the next song she'll sing and play on her accordion.
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Newfoundland grandmothers play the accordion with an audience
79-year-old Madonna Wilkinson has been playing the accordion since she was 15, when she picked one up that had been left behind at one of her parents rollicking parties in the oceanside town about 25 kilometres north of St. Johns, N.L. She has played Sunday masses and St. Patricks Day parties, and community events of all kinds.
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NL Maintains Unique Culture Despite 75 Years of Confederation: Historical Society
2024 marks the 75th anniversary of Newfoundland and Labrador entering into Confederation with Canada. As a res...
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