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Potpourri of American Music
Combining fiddle and guitar with powerful
vocals, versatile musicians Eric
and Suzy Thompson offer us a little of everything in this concert,
from blues to Cajun to country. Their fifteen years of performing
together have given them an unusual combination of technical virtuosity,
unpretentious delivery, and a strong commitment to retaining the
essential feel of the many styles they tackle. (January 6, 2001)
PHOTO:
Irene Young
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 Japanese
Paper Marbling
Artist
Yoju demonstrates the traditional Japanese art of suminagashi
or paper marbling. Suminagashi
means "spilled ink" or "ink-floating," and this term describes an
artistic technique in which colored paints or inks are floated on
the surface of water, creating an ephemeral, swirling design that
is printed onto paper. (January 13,
2001)
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Traditional
Aztec Dances
David Vargas and the dancers of Tezkatlipoka
present a program of dances that derive from the Aztec
tradition of pre-Columbian Mexico. Performing to live music,
Tezkatlipoka's presentation will include the Warrior or White Eagle
Dance and the Fire Dance. (January 27,
2001)
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Tarab
'Arabi: Arabic Music & Songs
 The
twenty-five singers of ASWAT will perform classical and contemporary
songs from various parts of the Arab world. ASWAT ("voices" in Arabic)
is a local choir featuring musicians from Palestine, Egypt, Sudan,
Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Iraq, Britain, and the United States.
The choir is directed by Elias Lammam and accompanied by Mimi Spencer
(qanun), Farah Jubran (oud ), George Lammam (violin),
and Tony Lammam (percussion). (February 10,
2001)
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Stories
from Africa & America
Called "spellbinding" by the Chicago Entertainer,
storyteller Marijo
weaves her magic with dramatics, music, poetry, and song, as she
offers wonderful stories drawn from African and African American
folklore. This is a special program in honor of Black History
Month. (February 17,
2001)
PHOTO:Jennifer
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Ikebana:
Japanese Flower Arrangements
Kika
Shibata, of Ikebana Arts
in San Jose, was four years old when her mother introduced her to
the art of flower arrangement. Kika has been a master teacher of
ikebana for 30 years. In this program, she will discuss the
aesthetics and techniques of the traditional Japanese art of flower
arranging and demonstrate the creation of arrangements in several
styles. (February 24,
2001)
PHOTO:
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The
Anatolian Connection:
Music of Turkey and Greece
Playing the qanun (72-stringed zither--at
left), the oud (a form of lute), the kaman (Arabic
violin) and various percussion instruments (tabla, riqq,
tar) the musicians of Jazayer
(Arabic for "islands") give us an eclectic concert of classical
music from Turkey, along with laiki, urban traditional music
from contemporary Greece. (March 3,
2001)
PHOTO:
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French
Bagpipes & Dance Tunes
Musician and collector Alan
Keith has been playing the bagpipes since junior high school.
He now plays fifteen kinds of bagpipes, including several from the
French tradition. For this program, Alan will demonstrate and discuss
bagpipes from various regions of France and play a sampling of the
dance tunes associated with each instrument. (March 10,
2001)
PHOTO:
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Traditional
Dances from Jalisco
Performers from Reflejos de Mexico,
a group associated with U.C. Berkeley, bring us a program of dances
from the Mexican state of Jalisco. This presentation will also include
discussion of the traditional outfits worn for the dance. (March
17,
2001)
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 The
Art of the Decoy
Woodcarver Jim Burcio, says the SF Chronicle,
"makes duck decoys with everything but the quack." Duck hunters
once placed decoys in sloughs and marshes in order to attract waterfowl;
today, hunters more often rely on plastic ducks, while their hand-carved
kindred-many with remarkable painted details-are now reserved mainly
for decoration. Come meet Jim Burcio, see samples of his artistry,
and watch him work on his handcarved creations. (March 24,
2001)
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 Music
of Eastern Europe
Playing ethnic instruments from Romania, Hungary,
and the Balkans, the musicians of San Francisco-based Danubius
bring us an eclectic blend of sounds deriving from Eastern European
roots. This band juxtaposes diverse musical styles, like hard-driving
southern Romanian dance tunes with sentimental Hungarian Gypsy restaurant
music. Among their instruments, you may hear the tárogató
(reed horn), cobza (short-necked lute), g'dulka (ancient
fiddle), cimbalom (large hammered dulcimer), tambura
(long-necked lute), hurdy-gurdy,
and folk flutes. (April 7,
2001)
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The
Gift of Dreams:
Tales from the Black Sea
The folk tales of the Caucasus are unusual
and highly symbolic stories that bring together an ancient people's
concern for ecology and lively human imagination and kindness. In
Laura Simms
' telling, these tales come alive with voices, characters, and madcap
rhythm and images. Stories are interspersed with narration of true
life events and lots of rich audience participation. Laura is a
world-traveled and well-known storyteller whose ancestors come from
Romania and the Ukraine. (April 14,
2001)
PHOTO:
Rosalie Winard
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Classical
Dance from Cambodia
Charya
Burt, dance teacher and professional dancer, offers a special
presentation of classical dance from Cambodia. The program will
include a discussion and demonstration of dance styles, as well
as video footage and participatory activity. This is a special
program in honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month. (May 5,
2001)
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Dances
of Greece
In Greece, folk dance has always been a part
of community life, playing an important role in various civic, religious
and performance events. Dance is also central to celebrations of
significant life events-birth, marriage, death, church holidays,
name days, and the like. The
Hellenic Traditional Arts Institute, which has researched Greek
dances, costumes, and festivals for more than twenty-five years,
shares this heritage with us in today's performance. (May 12,
2001)
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 Didgeridoo:
Music from Aboriginal Australia
Musician Matthew Goff brings us a special
program of music on the didgeridoo, a traditional instrument of
the Australian Aborigines. Made from limbs and tree trunks that
have been hollowed out by termites, the didgeridoo produces a low-pitched,
resonant sound with complex rhythmic patterns. (May 19,
2001)
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 The
Art of Cheerleading
Cheerleading is an American art form that
combines traditional rhymed verse--chanted or sung--with various
movement arts, including acrobatics and dance. Though cheerleaders
are most often seen rooting for their team from the sidelines, Cheer
San Francisco, featured today, made its debut at the 1980 San
Francisco Pride Celebration, and they continue to perform for
various fundraisers and pride/heritage parades, as well as at sporting
events. This spirited group of athletes specializes in high-flying
stunts, human pyramids, energetic choreography, and astounding,
crowd-pleasing theatrics. (June 2,
2001)
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 Music
of the Celtic Lands
Musician Pat
Ryan and his "Celtic Junket" bring us a lively concert of music
from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, as well as the United States
and Canada. Pat-along with guitarist Robert Clayton and fiddler
Mary Pitchford-offers up a selection of jigs, reels, ballads, waltzes,
and airs-music designed to keep your heart skipping and your toes
tapping! (June 16,
2001)
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Pre-Columbian
Clay Flutes
While he was living in Spain, artist Luis
Gervasi, originally from Argentina, learned the traditional art
of fashioning small flutes or whistles out of clay from a Bolivian
artist. He has been making and selling these ancient instruments
ever since, first in Europe, then in California (since 1987). Talk
about globalization! Come watch the artist at work and try out a
tune on an earthen instrument. (June 30,
2001)
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Mexican
Mockingbirds
Based at Los
Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center in San Pablo, Los
Cenzontles is a loose-knit group of teenaged singers, instrumentalists,
and dancers led by the Center's director, Eugene Rodríguez.
In the Náhuatl language, cenzontle means "mockingbird,"
one of the most gifted musicians of the avian world. Like that musical
bird, which borrows its songs from others, today's gifted young
performers bring us a mix of music gathered from the various musical
traditions of Mexico. Their concert may include styles ranging from
mariachi to a cappella corridos, rancheras , Tex-Mex
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 Hula
Dance from Moloka'i
Moana Dudoit and
her Hula Halau from Moloka'i return to San Francisco for two
exclusive performances. The program includes classical kahiko
hula and modern 'auwana hula , as well as Moloka'i's
own hula ku'i style, performed to the accompaniment of chants
(meles) and live music on indigenous instruments. This
program is made possible by the generous support of Mr. Don Levy.
(July 22,
2001)
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 Sea
Chanteys
Sea
chanteys (chanties or shanties) are songs traditionally sung
by sailors to accompany and set the rhythm for certain kinds of
heavy, repetitive work on board ship-raising and trimming the sails,
raising the anchor, and working the pumps. Today's performers-Larry
Johnson, Lloyd Jones, and Jim Nelson-bring us a selection of these
maritime melodies, accompanying themselves on guitar, banjo, melodeon,
and bass. (July 28,
2001)
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The
Japanese Art of Paper-Folding
Mr. Yoshiki Hirabayashi, an expert in origami,
the traditional art of creating decorative objects out of paper,
will demonstrate his artistry in a special two-hour demonstration.
In addition to fashioning birds, animals, flowers and the like from
the colorful paper squares specifically designed for origami, Mr.
Hirabayashi will make paper hats from butcher paper and decorative
items from dollar bills (bring your own!). (August 11,
2001)
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Russian
Bliny
In Russia, bliny-small
pancakes served with various fillings-are a traditional food for
Maslenitsa, the feast that precedes the lean season of Lent.
(Maslenitsa derives its name from the Russian word for "butter.")
In today's program, Felix Bleykhman demonstrates the preparation
of bliny, with the help of his daughter, Victoria Somoff. Come enjoy
a taste of Russian cuisine! (August 18,
2001)
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Jennifer Michael
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Fit
to be Tied: The Art of Fly-Tying
 Master
fly-tyer Chuck Echer demonstrates the delicate art of producing
artificial insects designed to capture the fancy of hungry fish.
Mr. Echer is one of only thirty recipients worldwide of the Buz
Buszek Memorial Fly-Tying Award, given annually by the international
Federation of Fly Fishers.
This program is offered in conjunction with the Academy's special
exhibit, Anglers
All. (August 25,
2001)
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Kite-Making
Workshop
Tom McAlister of Highline
Kites in Berkeley leads a hands-on workshop in the art of kite-making.
All materials will be provided. After the workshop, we will adjourn
to the meadow adjacent to the Academy to test our creations. (September
22,
2001)
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Jennifer Michael
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A
Cappella Harmonies from the Streets of San Francisco
 The
a cappella (i.e., unaccompanied) singing style known as doo-wop
is uniquely American. Doo-wop
is considered to be part of rock and roll, but it also shares affinities
with jazz and gospel. It is a predominantly African American musical
tradition, which emerged out of informal street-corner harmonizing
in cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago and became widely
popular in the 1950s. The singers of Bay City Luv, performing
today, continue this tradition of street-corner singing. They first
met on the streets, and that is where they still perform most of
their concerts of gospel and doo-wop music. This program will include
selections from both these repertoires. (October 27,
2001)
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Turkish
Textile Arts & Technology
These events are co-sponsored by the DOBAG
women's co-operative in Western Turkey, Marmara University in Istanbul,
and the DOBAG carpet outlet in San Francisco. For more information
on Turkish carpet weaving, see Return
To Tradition: The Revitalization of Turkish Village Carpets,
by June Anderson. (November
1-4,
2001)
- Carpet
Weaving in Wool
Cennet Deneri offers four days of ongoing
carpet-weaving demonstrations on her large loom. Ms. Deneri, from
the village of Orselli, is President of the DOBAG weaving cooperative
in Western Turkey. She uses hand-dyed woolen yarns and traditional
knotting technques to create geometric designs that are a colorful
feast for the eyes. An accompanying educational video explains
the complete process of carpet-making, from shearing sheep to
the finished rug.
- Silk
Weaving
Two days of silk weaving demonstrations
by local Turkish weaver Gulizar
Baggson . Ms. Baggson learned to make exquisite silk rugs
as a child growing up in Hereke, Turkey. She uses the same techniques
as those employed in woolen carpets, but the results are remarkably
different.
- Workshops
on Natural Dyes
Michelle Wipplinger of Earthues in
Seattle offers two half-day workshops on the production and use
of natural dyes. Although modern synthetic dyes were invented
in 1856, the art of natural dyeing persisted and is still practiced
today by many artisans at the village level. Workshop participants
will learn dyeing techniques on pre-mordanted wool and silk yarns
using cochineal, madder, indigo, pomegranate, marigold, and other
materials. All dyes and chemicals will be provided, and each participant
will receive an instruction manual with dye recipes and swatches.
- Weaving
the Web: Modern Technology Meets Tradition
Dr. Serife Atlihan, Professor of Textile
Arts at Marmara University in Istanbul, discusses the application
of modern technology in the carpet-weaving process, including
the chemical analysis of dyes, steel loom constructions, and website
marketing.
- In
Search of Natural Dyes and their Makers: A Textile Odyssey
Michelle Wipplinger, founder of Earthues,
a Seattle-based company specializing in ecological dyes, talks
about her thirty years of traveling the globe to collect plants,
insects, and minerals and to document traditional dye methods
among various ethnic groups. Learn what it takes to create deep
indigo blue on Dabu mud cloth in India; travel with Karen hilltribe
women in Northern Thailand to collect madder roots; and trek across
the Andes in search of the perfect red. Join Michelle and discover
the hidden colors of the natural world.
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 Pow
Wow Dancing
Pow
Wows are public gatherings organized by and for Native Americans,
times for singing, dancing and renewing friendships. Dance performances
and competitions have become an integral part of the pow wow tradition,
and the so-called "
fancy dance " has emerged as the most popular pow wow dance
form. While the spectacular beaded-and-feathered outfits (for which
the dance is named) have no specific tribal affiliation and may
thus be termed "pan-Indian," styles of "fancy" regalia
are generally divided into Northern Plains and Southern Plains styles.
In this program, Gilbert Blacksmith, a member of the Lakota tribe,
will demonstrate and discuss various styles and footwork of pow
wow dancing, including fancy dance traditions. This is a special
program in honor of Native American Heritage Month. (November
10,
2001)
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 Lakota
Beadwork
Much of traditional art is devoted to the
transformation of functional objects into works of art by the addition
of ornamentation. Since their introduction by French traders, glass
beads have been a favorite decorative medium of the Lakotas, largely
replacing the dyed porcupine quills that were used previously. Today,
Lakota beadwork is generally acknowledged to be among the finest
in the world. One artist joked, "If something stays still long enough,
we'll try to bead it." In today's program, Lakota artist Amythest
Faria demonstrates traditional beading techniques. She works mostly
on jewelry-earrings, necklaces, bracelets-as well as on moccasins.
This is a special program in honor of Native American Heritage
Month. (November 17,
2001)
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 Painted
Gourds
For nearly a decade, artist David Snooks has
been meticulously painting and beading gourds into one-of-a-kind
works of art. He is from a traditional Washoe family, and his gourd
designs are inspired by the baskets made by his mother and grandmother.
But in contrast to the traditional practice, in which a basketmaker
would ask permission to use an elder's design and then faithfully
reproduce it time after time, Snooks' pieces are innovative and
unique. Come meet the artist and examine his decorated gourds-and
the baskets that inspired them. This is a special program in
honor of Native American Heritage Month. (December 1,
2001)
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Annual
Holiday Concert
Members of the Deutscher Musik Verein
brass band return to the Academy for their annual concert of Christmas
music from around the world. Get in the holiday spirit and join
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