Beaulieu, Angus, Interview

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Title: Beaulieu, Angus, Interview
Subject: Fiddling, Family, Dancing, Music
Description: Angus was interviewed on August 13, 2001 in Northwest Territories. Angus talks a little bit about his family background and history. He was raised by his grandparents until he lost his grandmother, then he was raised by his grandfather. He started playing the fiddle at age thirteen. He always attended dances when he was growing up and later he played at them. Angus discusses the first fiddle tune he learned to play and the first fiddle he purchased from the Hudson’s Bay Company store for fifteen dollars. He has played many musical instruments and discusses the musical influences in his life. He talks about his fiddle songs and the band and talent shows he participated in when he was growing up. Angus describes what he looks for when he is buying a fiddle and he shares a little bit of advice for beginners.
Publisher: Gabriel Dumont Institute
Date: 2001/08/13
Type: Text Document
Format: application/pdf
Language: English
Date of Copyright: May 30, 2003
Coverage: Northwest Territories
GDI Media Location: GDI Oral Histories Interviews
GDI Media Filename: Angus Beaulieu. Interview.doc.pdf

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