WIOX 7 p.m. Tonight: Report on American Folklore Society
The American Folklore Society's annual national meeting was held this month in Buffalo, New York. The local organizers were the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York Folklore Society and a number of local organizations that focus on New York's folk art and folkways. In addition to all the on-the-ground logistics, the local organizers were asked to invite a sampling of New York State folk artists the present their creations in person.
A Mexican-American artist, Leonel Rosario, created a Dia de los Muertos altar of flowers, produce and baked goods, and Day of the Dead symbols. There were performances of Algerian and Burmese dance, Korean drumming and dance and Mexican percussive dance called San Jarocho. There were makers and players of uilleann pipes (Irish bag pipes) and musicians from Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eieann. There were demonstrations of Polish wycinanki (ornament making with cut paper), traditional Seneca basket making, and Panamanian tembleques (beaded hair ornaments). Most in evidence were the beadworkers from three different Nations with roots in New York: Tuscarora, Oneida, and Seneca. Samantha Jacobs, Seneca, showed her Iroquois raised beadwork in explanatory samples revealing her day job as a community educator. Karen Ann Hoffman, Oneida of Wisconsin (removal in 1821), had made a special piece to show at AFS and was eloquent on issues affecting Native Americans and women artists. Grant Jonathan and Bryan Printup, Tuscarora, both had raised beadwork pieces in process so we could watch their technique. They spoke about the beadwork tradition that transcends gender.
Finally, I want to introduce Rosemary Hill, Tuscarora, who learned raised beadwork from two previous generations. She has developed her own particular style of beading and only includes natural, glass, crystal and gemstone beads in her creations. In 2003 she completed a traditional beaded dress for the Governor's collection at the New York State Museum. Above you can see one of her beaded works. Some include her clan symbol, the beaver, but this one features a bear.
Join me tonight to hear about these artists, and about a singer whose work was featured in a scholarly presentation at the American Folklore Society meeting this month in Buffalo. Listen to WIOX's Catskills Folk at 7 p.m. on the air at 91.3 FM and on-line at wioxradio.org.
--Ginny Scheer, Folklorist for Catskills Folk Connection
A Mexican-American artist, Leonel Rosario, created a Dia de los Muertos altar of flowers, produce and baked goods, and Day of the Dead symbols. There were performances of Algerian and Burmese dance, Korean drumming and dance and Mexican percussive dance called San Jarocho. There were makers and players of uilleann pipes (Irish bag pipes) and musicians from Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eieann. There were demonstrations of Polish wycinanki (ornament making with cut paper), traditional Seneca basket making, and Panamanian tembleques (beaded hair ornaments). Most in evidence were the beadworkers from three different Nations with roots in New York: Tuscarora, Oneida, and Seneca. Samantha Jacobs, Seneca, showed her Iroquois raised beadwork in explanatory samples revealing her day job as a community educator. Karen Ann Hoffman, Oneida of Wisconsin (removal in 1821), had made a special piece to show at AFS and was eloquent on issues affecting Native Americans and women artists. Grant Jonathan and Bryan Printup, Tuscarora, both had raised beadwork pieces in process so we could watch their technique. They spoke about the beadwork tradition that transcends gender.
Part of a Child's Outfit, beaded by Rosemary Hill.
Collection of the Mashentucket/Pequot Museum, Connecticut.
Join me tonight to hear about these artists, and about a singer whose work was featured in a scholarly presentation at the American Folklore Society meeting this month in Buffalo. Listen to WIOX's Catskills Folk at 7 p.m. on the air at 91.3 FM and on-line at wioxradio.org.
--Ginny Scheer, Folklorist for Catskills Folk Connection
and Host for Catskills Folk, alternate Tuesdays on WIOX
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