April 20th, 2021
Ariko
Today we got learn about traditional French-Canadian music through a performance from the group Ariko. Scroll to find out more about the group as well as additional videos from the group.
Comment ça va?
Please click on the link below and navigate to the Microsoft Form to answer comment ça va in french.
Please answer the other questions on the form in English.
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Biography
"Whether at a festival or in a kitchen, the party ignites when Ariko takes the stage. Homegrown in Lafontaine, Ontario, Ariko features the rich vocal harmonies and dynamic fiddle stylings of the Lefaive sisters along with a driving and energetic rhythm section delivered by their parents Laura and Louis. Performance highlights since Ariko’s debut in 2003 include the Main Stage at Mariposa Folk Festival, the Spectacle de la solidarité franco-ontarienne in Ottawa, and the Pan Am Games at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre."
Ariko Performance
Today in class we watched a special performance from Ariko that was sent to our school. Thanks to a grant we were able to secure this performance, as well as a live Q&A with Ariko, and a set of wooden spoons. Here is a short performance from Ariko. This is an example of what we listened to during class today.
Spoons
Today during the Ariko video we were shown how to play the spoons. Here is a video and wikihow link. Try to follow along and get ready to practice this new instrument from the comfort of your own home.
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Spoon Practice
This is an optional activity, but during the Ariko portion of the video that we watched today there was an opportunity to play spoons with the violin. The song that was performed in the video is the same one being performed in this video. Feel free to play along as practice.
I hope you enjoy these activities and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
~Miss Johnston
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