72-3 Autumn 2010

The Singer, Song and Source feature is Fay Hield, who has a debut CD out on the Topic Records label in September. The song is 'The Grey Goose and Gander' from the singing of Bert Dobson, as recorded by Nigel and Mary Hudleston, who are the subject of the 'source'.

There is a feature on Contra Dancing, as experienced in the UK and the States by Henry Morgenstein, entitled Divided by a Common Dance.

The second in our series of successful dance events is Oxfolk Ceilidhs based in Oxford - Cat Kelly gives her ten top tips for running ceilidhs.

The recent visit of the Papa Stour Sword Dancers to a festival in Aberdeen is celebrated in 'Come See me dance Upon this Floor'.

In Search of Nic Jones reports on a recent emotional concert, while A Folk Song a Day tells of Jon Boden's most recent web-based initiative. There's also news of a new web-based resource of Scottish music, Tobar an Dualchais / Kist o Riches.

EFDSS on Tour reports on the recent festivals at which the EFDSS has recently had a presence.

Derek Schofield's Gold Badge citation is published.

Plus all the regular features - Festive Round-up, EFDSS Matters, news, reviews, letters and dance events.

Video

Papa Stour Sword Dancers on YouTube:

In 1965, silent cine film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=seMJCRjg6nQ

In 2010, prior to the trip to Aberdeen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOvuM3-OmEA

In 2010, in Aberdeen, without initial speeches: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiLNytj76qo

Contra Dancing on YouTube:

In Glenside, PA, USA: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G2DmPRIALc

There's a whole series of contra training clips, starting here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTtEOaruqr4

Sound

'The Grey Goose and Gander' sung by Fay Hield. With thanks to Topic Records for permission to include this recording from Fay's new CD, Looking Glass. www.topicrecords.co.uk 

'The Grey Goose and Gander' sung by Bert Dobson, as recorded by Fred Hamer. With thanks to Hugh Hamer for permission to include this recording.