Lafferty, Richard, Interview

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Title: Lafferty, Richard, Interview
Creator: Gabriel Dumont Institute
Subject: Music, Family, Fiddling
Description: Interview with Richard Lafferty on June 9, 2001. Richard discusses his family background and how he started to play the fiddle; the origins of the "Red River Jig"; importance of recording to preserve Metis style fiddling; playing fiddle at dances; playing for Queen Elizabeth II; and more! The interview ends with Richard playing two tunes accompanied by Herb Lafferty on the guitar.

Publisher: Gabriel Dumont Institute
Date: 2001/06/09
Type: Video
Language: English
Date of Copyright: May 30, 2003
Coverage: Northwest Territories

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