The Fiddlers of James Bay

Overview

This documentary traces the history of the fiddle’s arrival in Canada 300 years ago via Scottish traders from Orkney Island. The Cree population of what is now Northern Québec adopted the instrument, and many contemporary Cree residents are master fiddlers. In this film, two Cree fiddlers travel to the Orkney Islands, the birthplace of the music they learned from their fathers and grandfathers. The film captures the warmth and good will of this reunion.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1980

Original language

English

Production

Nishnawbe Institute

Director

Bob Rodgers

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0225720