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Posted 6/15/2008
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The California Traditional Music Society was formed more than twenty five years ago, by a dedicated group of music lovers. They were concerned that America’s folk musical heritage was in danger of being lost and that with it would be lost the community formed by those of us who love folk music. In a world full of constant reminders of intolerance and misunderstanding between individuals, communities and nations, we at California Traditional Music Society are in the business of bringing people together through consistently high quality programs that celebrate diversity. Folk Music has the power to open minds, hearts and spirits, and the California Traditional Music Society is a true testament to that vision.
To keep the vision alive we need your tax-deductible donation.
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Posted 6/1/2008
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Posted 4/21/2008
Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards for April
The California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) are pleased to announce the "Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards" recipient for April, 2008. This program supports folk and traditional performing and visual artists with $1,000 in funds for two public performances, workshops or exhibits - one planned by the award recipient, another chosen by DCA and CTMS.
The Awards are named after Elaine Weissman, founder of CTMS and great promoter and supporter of folk and traditional arts, who passed away in 2005. An average of three L.A.Treasures Awards are given each month.
**Applications are closed for fiscal year 2007-2008.
The awardee for this month is:
Extreme Klezmer Makeover
Art: klezmer music
Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy
Art: Korean folk dance and drumming
Mr. Wael Kakish
Art: Arabic singing
Ms. Nadiya Littlewarrior
Art: Native American gourd art
Maya Vision Marimba Players
Art: Mayan marimba music
Niancho Eniyaley
Art: West African drumming and dancing
Mr. Manuel Saenz
Art: Native American flute
Triple Chicken Foot
Art: Appalachian old-time music
Stefani Valadez Ensemble
Art: Ladino, Turkish, Brazilian, Celtic music
The application and guidelines are available in PDF format at
www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/LATreasures.asp. If you would like a
hard copy sent to you, please call Lisa Richardson at 818-817-0094.
Applicants must be folk and traditional individual artists or ensembles NOT
affiliated with a nonprofit, and must be residents of L.A. County.
Applicants' proposed projects (performance, workshop or exhibit) must be
within the City of L.A. Current grantees of the City of L.A. Cultural
Affairs Department are not eligible as applicants or as venues for applicant
events.
"L.A. Treasures" is part of the Traditional Arts Program at the California
Traditional Music Society. This program provides support, develops
activities, and acts as a resource for artists and organizations throughout
the county. The program connects folk artists with resources through
gatherings, workshops, an e-mail listserv, and funding opportunities. The
program is funded by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
Contact: Lisa Richardson (818) 817-0094
Posted 4/19/2008
Summer Solstice Festival Survey
Thanks to everyone who helped CTMS to improve the Summer Solstice Festival by filling out our on-line survey. The survey is now closed.
The winners of the ticket give-a-way will be announced after all the survey forms are processed.
Posted 3/11/2008
Mel Durham has died.
All of us at CTMS were greatly saddened to learn of the death of Mel Durham on March 5, 2008. Mel was 93.
Mel as a wonderful old time fiddle player and appeared at the Summer Solstice Festival several times. There is a long article about Mel here, and a shorter article with two of Mel's Tunes you can listen to and download here.
Posted 3/10/2008
Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards
The California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) are pleased to announce the "Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards" recipient for March, 2008. This program supports folk and traditional performing and visual artists with $1,000 in funds for two public performances, workshops or exhibits - one planned by the award recipient, another chosen by DCA and CTMS.
The Awards are named after Elaine Weissman, founder of CTMS and great promoter and supporter of folk and traditional arts, who passed away in 2005. An average of three L.A.Treasures Awards are given each month.
**Application deadlines are the first of each month through April 2008. Applications must arrive at the CTMS office no later than these dates. THE NEXT DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2008.
The awardee for this month is:
Michael Lampert
Art: blues mandolin
Ms. Ahila Gulasekaram
Art: South Indian dance
The application and guidelines are available in PDF format at
www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/LATreasures.asp. If you would like a
hard copy sent to you, please call Lisa Richardson at 818-817-0094.
Applicants must be folk and traditional individual artists or ensembles NOT
affiliated with a nonprofit, and must be residents of L.A. County.
Applicants' proposed projects (performance, workshop or exhibit) must be
within the City of L.A. Current grantees of the City of L.A. Cultural
Affairs Department are not eligible as applicants or as venues for applicant
events.
"L.A. Treasures" is part of the Traditional Arts Program at the California
Traditional Music Society. This program provides support, develops
activities, and acts as a resource for artists and organizations throughout
the county. The program connects folk artists with resources through
gatherings, workshops, an e-mail listserv, and funding opportunities. The
program is funded by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
Contact: Lisa Richardson (818) 817-0094
Posted 2/8/2008
Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards
The California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) are pleased to announce the "Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards" recipient for February, 2008. This program supports folk and traditional performing and visual artists with $1,000 in funds for two public performances, workshops or exhibits - one planned by the award recipient, another chosen by DCA and CTMS.
The Awards are named after Elaine Weissman, founder of CTMS and great promoter and supporter of folk and traditional arts, who passed away in 2005. An average of three L.A.Treasures Awards are given each month.
**Application deadlines are the first of each month through April 2008. Applications must arrive at the CTMS office no later than these dates. THE NEXT DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2008.
The awardee for this month is:
Ms. Allyson Allen
Art: African-American quilt and doll making
The application and guidelines are available in PDF format at
www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/LATreasures.asp. If you would like a
hard copy sent to you, please call Lisa Richardson at 818-817-0094.
Applicants must be folk and traditional individual artists or ensembles NOT
affiliated with a nonprofit, and must be residents of L.A. County.
Applicants' proposed projects (performance, workshop or exhibit) must be
within the City of L.A. Current grantees of the City of L.A. Cultural
Affairs Department are not eligible as applicants or as venues for applicant
events.
"L.A. Treasures" is part of the Traditional Arts Program at the California
Traditional Music Society. This program provides support, develops
activities, and acts as a resource for artists and organizations throughout
the county. The program connects folk artists with resources through
gatherings, workshops, an e-mail listserv, and funding opportunities. The
program is funded by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
Contact: Lisa Richardson (818) 817-0094
Posted 12/10/2007
Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards
The California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) and the
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) are pleased to
announce the "Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards" recipients for December, 2007. This program supports folk and traditional performing and visual artists
with $1,000 in funds for two public performances, workshops or exhibits -
one planned by the award recipient, another chosen by DCA and CTMS.
The Awards are named after Elaine Weissman, founder of CTMS and great
promoter and supporter of folk and traditional arts, who passed away in 2005.
An average of three L.A.Treasures Awards are given each month.
**Application deadlines are the first of each month through April 2008. Applications must arrive at the CTMS office no later than these dates.
The awardees are:
Mr. Dan Jenkins
Art: Thai spirit houses
Mr. Michael D. McCarty
Art: African American storytelling
Mr. Eric Rigler
Art: Irish and Scottish bagpipes
The application and guidelines are available in PDF format at
www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/LATreasures.asp. (Please use the above deadline
dates. We will update the application dates shortly.) If you would like a
hard copy sent to you, please call Lisa Richardson at 818-817-0094.
Applicants must be folk and traditional individual artists or ensembles NOT
affiliated with a nonprofit, and must be residents of L.A. County.
Applicants' proposed projects (performance, workshop or exhibit) must be
within the City of L.A. Current grantees of the City of L.A. Cultural
Affairs Department are not eligible as applicants or as venues for applicant
events.
"L.A. Treasures" is part of the Traditional Arts Program at the California
Traditional Music Society. This program provides support, develops
activities, and acts as a resource for artists and organizations throughout
the county. The program connects folk artists with resources through
gatherings, workshops, an e-mail listserv, and funding opportunities. The
program is funded by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Contact: Lisa Richardson
(818) 817-0094
Posted 11/19/2007
Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards
The California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) and the
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) are pleased to
announce the "Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards" recipients for October and November, 2007. This program supports folk and traditional performing and visual artists
with $1,000 in funds for two public performances, workshops or exhibits -
one planned by the award recipient, another chosen by DCA and CTMS.
The Awards are named after Elaine Weissman, founder of CTMS and great
promoter and supporter of folk and traditional arts, who passed away in 2005.
An average of three L.A.Treasures Awards are given each month.
**Application deadlines are the first of each month through April 2008. Applications must arrive at the CTMS office no later than these dates.
The awardees are:
Mr. Mani Bolouri
Art: Persian kamancheh
Mr. Michael Heralda
Art: Mexican music and stories
Ms. Yolanda Iolana Kaimikaua
Art: Hawaiian dance
Ms. Sohini Ray
Art: Indian dance
The Gwen Wyatt Chorale
Art: African American spirituals
The application and guidelines are available in PDF format at
www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/LATreasures.asp. (Please use the above deadline
dates. We will update the application dates shortly.) If you would like a
hard copy sent to you, please call Lisa Richardson at 818-817-0094.
Applicants must be folk and traditional individual artists or ensembles NOT
affiliated with a nonprofit, and must be residents of L.A. County.
Applicants' proposed projects (performance, workshop or exhibit) must be
within the City of L.A. Current grantees of the City of L.A. Cultural
Affairs Department are not eligible as applicants or as venues for applicant
events.
"L.A. Treasures" is part of the Traditional Arts Program at the California
Traditional Music Society. This program provides support, develops
activities, and acts as a resource for artists and organizations throughout
the county. The program connects folk artists with resources through
gatherings, workshops, an e-mail listserv, and funding opportunities. The
program is funded by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Contact: Lisa Richardson
(818) 817-0094
Posted 9/30/2007
Festival part of Daniel Pearl Music Day
On Sunday, October 14, The California Traditional Music Society joins with the Daniel Pearl Foundation and world-renowned artists and musicians in a united stand for tolerance, humanity, and global harmony, as part of the Sixth Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days. We dedicate our “Taste of Folk Music” Free Folk and Bluegrass Music Festival to the spirit of Daniel Pearl and the cause of cross cultural understanding. Concerts from October 6 through 15 are included in this worldwide event that calls for “Harmony for Humanity.” Click here of a complete list of Daniel Pearl Music Days Events
The “Taste of Folk Music” Festival will be presented Free to the community on Sunday October 14, 2007 by the California Traditional Music Society, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This event is held in conjunction with the Encino Chamber of Commerce 19th Annual “Taste Of Encino” street fair. The Festival is the largest gathering of Folk Music organizations and artists in Southern California. The “Taste of Folk Music” Festival will bring traditional folk, and bluegrass music, dance and storytelling of past generations to Encino Park, surrounding the California Traditional Music Society Center for Folk Music, located at 16953 Ventura Blvd. in Encino, California.
Complete details of the Festival are now available by clicking here
Posted 8/15/2007
New Scottish Fiddle Class Cycle Begins
The new cycle of Jan Tappan's Beginning/Intermediate Scottish Fiddle Classes begins Tuesday, September 11 at the CTMS Center for Folk Music.
The class is for people who have had some experience playing the violin and would like to learn Scottish style fiddling. You will learn how to play Scottish reels, jigs, marches, airs and the uniquely Scottish dance, the strathspey. Scottish style bowing and ornamentation will be stressed.
Instructor Jan Tappan has played Scottish fiddle for 18 years and has taught workshops at the CTMS Summer Solstice Festival as well as at Highland Games all over the U.S., and is music director of the Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles.
The classes are held Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, and run for 8 weeks. They cost $90 per person for the 8 week cycle. Call the CTMS Office at (818) 817-7756 or email us at info@ctmsfolkmusic.org to sign-up or for more details.
Posted 7/5/2007
Survey Forms Online!
After each Festival we ask our Volunteers and Area Coordinators to let us know how things went. To make this as easy as possible, our survery forms are online.
Just go to the Survey Forms page and download the PDF form you need. After you complete the form, please mail it to CTMS or bring it with you to the debriefing meeting on July 15.
Thanks again to all our Volunteers! We couldn't have done it without you!
Posted 6/25/2007
2007 Summer Festival a Success!
The 25th Annual Summer Solstice Folk Music, Dance and Storytelling Festival is over, thanks to the efforts of our wonderful Volunteers and Staff. Now we want to know your thoughts about how we did.
Every year we ask our volunteers and participants to tell us what they liked about the Festival, and for suggestions on how we can make things even better next year. To give us your thoughts and comments, just use our online Feedback Form. Help us make our events the best that they can be!
Posted 6/21/2007
CTMS's Office Closes for Festival
The Center for Folk Music, CTMS's Administrative Office, is closed starting June 21th, because we are all at the 25th Annual Summer Solstice Folk Music, Dance and Storytelling Festival, which runs from June 22th to 24th. The Center will also be closed on Monday the 25th, so that we have a chance to recover. If you need to contact us please call our Festival Operator at 818 817-7756. The Center will reopen for regular business on Tuesday, June 26th.
Posted 6/4/2007
Festival Schedule Updated!
We've scheduled more than 300 workshops, beginner through advanced, in everything from dulcimers to contra dance, as well as concerts, dances and jams. With so much to choose from, you need to know where and when your favorites will be!
To get the latest updates, just go to our Festival Schedule page. All our schedules are there in PDF format for you to download.
If you need more detailed information, please call the CTMS Office at (818) 817-7756, or send us an e-mail.
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