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| (Paddies on the Tundra: L-R Fred Weihs, Sheila White, John Bennett, Angela Rudden, Terry Rudden) |
In what's become an annual tradition, Paddies on the Tundra provided Inuktitut dance and game-playing music for the yearly Tungasuvvingat Inuit/ITK Christmas Party, the biggest Inuit social event in Ottawa, held this year at St. Joseph's Parish Hall.
It was a special occasion for a number of reasons. It marked the 25th anniversary of the Paddies, who first got together to play for a small TI party in 1986, when the organization was located upstairs from a Bronson Avenue Pizza and Donair shop. Another treat - the participation of Honorary Paddy Angela Rudden (Terry's "little" sister, and, in her OTHER gig, viola player with the Canadian Opera Company).
It's always a great party, a wonderful opportunity to meet old friends too seldom seen, and a chance to give something back to the community. This year the Paddies will actually be "giving back" a little more than usual - they were proud to donate $1,000 to the Nunavut Media Arts Centre Fund, to help the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation construct their much needed new studios in Iqaluit.
Where can I hear this music?
ReplyDeleteWhy is the 'Mike' leaning to the right... or the stage left?
Do the Inuit dance in six eight time? Without audio this must be asked.
What's the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow? So... yes this is silly.
My sincere best wishes to ALL for a wonderful year and many many to follow.