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The JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of Europe.

Title
The JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of Europe. Volume 1 [videorecording] / JVC, Victor Company of Japan, in collaboration with the National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka, Japan, and Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings, Washington, D.C. ; director, Kunihiko Nakagawa ; co-producer, Stephen McArthur, Multicultural Media ; executive producers, Katsumori Ichikawa and Yuji Ichihashi.
Publication
[Tokyo?] : JVC, Victor Company of Japan ; Barre, VT : Multicultural Media, c1996.

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Additional Authors
  • Thomsen, Evald.
  • Russell, Micho.
  • Nakagawa, Kunihiko.
  • Ichikawa, Katsumori.
  • Ichihashi, Yuji.
  • Fujii, Tomoaki, 1932-2023.
  • Seeger, Anthony.
  • Torp, Lisbet.
  • Nihon Bikutā Kabushiki Kaisha.
  • Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings.
  • Multicultural Media (Firm)
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (59 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS) +
Summary
First of two videocassettes designed to be used along with accompanying booklets containing both general information and specific descriptions of the musical and dance selections, as well as suggestions for further research. Most of the performances were recorded on location, many in the open air, and are generally performed by natives of the region. Countries covered in this tape: Iceland, Denmark, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Belgium.
Series Statement
JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of Europe ; Volume 1.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Music.
  • Video.
Note
  • Accompanying booklet available in *MGS (General) 97-10319.
Credits (note)
  • Editorial supervisor (books), Tomoaki Fujii ; senior editor (books), Anthony Seeger ; editor (books), Mark Greenberg ; Europe editor (books), Lisbet Torp.
Contents
  • Iceland. 1-1. Hymn: Min lifstid er á fleygiferd (My life is a flying journey) / recorded in 1992 ; sung by Thordur Thómasson.
  • 1-2. Nursery rhyme: Ridum og ridum / recorded in 1982 ; sung by Hildigunnur Valdimarsdóttir.
  • 1-3. Two-part song: Kvölda tekur sest er sól (The sun has set in the evening) / recorded in 1992 ; sung by Jón Jósefsson and Eyjolfur Jónsson.
  • 1-4. Rimur (epic song): Althingisrimur (Rimur about the debate in Parliament) / recorded in 1992 ; sung by Haraldur Matthiasson.
  • 1-5. Clapping song: Sing sang sukk / recorded in 1992 ; performed by two ten-year-old girls.
  • Faroe Islands. 1-6. Ballad, song-dance: Ålebrand-visen (The ballad of Ålebrand) / recorded in 1982 ; sung and danced by inhabitants of Sumba.
  • Denmark. 1-7. Couple dance: Hopsa fra Nordfyn / recorded in 1985 ; performed by Evald and Hardy Thomsen ; no dance content.
  • 1-8. Couple dance: Tyrolervals (Tyrolienne) / recorded in 1987 ; performed by Frederiksen's Orchestra and local dancers.
  • 1-9. Longways dance: Den Toppede Høne (The tufted hen) / recorded in 1987 ; performed by Frederiksen's Orchestra and local dancers.
  • 1-10. Couple dance: Trippevals (Tripping waltz) / recorded in 1984 ; performed by Helge Sørensen, Thomas Ingolf Sørensen, Lilian Sørensen, Gitte Wammen, and local dancers.
  • 1-11. Shack song: Jeg har en hund der hedder Bob (I have a dog, its name is Bob) / recorded in 1993 ; sung by Henning Andersen.
  • Ireland. 1-12. Whistle tune medley: The wind that shakes the barley ; The lady on the island / recorded in New York, 1992 ; played by Micho Russell.
  • 1-13. Ballad with harp: Rory óg MacRory / recorded in Morristown, N.J., 1990 ; performed by Aideen O'Donnell.
  • 1-14. Reels: The fermy lassies ; The reel with the birl in it / recorded in New York, 1992 ; played by Micho Russell ; no dance content.
  • Scotland. 1-15. Scottish country dance: The white cockade / recorded in 1991 ; danced by the Drumalbane Dance Group.
  • 1-16. Scottish ceilidh: The dashing white sergeant (dance) / recorded in 1991 ; music played by the Gordon Pattullo Trio ; danced by local dancers.
  • 1-17. Traditional ballad: Ae fond kiss / recorded in 1991 ; sung by Billy Ross and John Martin.
  • Wales. 1-18. Welsh country dances / recorded in 1989 ; danced by Dawnswyr Ysgol Strade (dancers from the Strade School) from Llanelli ; includes clog dancing.
  • England. 1-19. Longsword dance / recorded in 1988 ; danced by Goathland Plough Stots.
  • 1-20. Northwest morris dance: The Abram circle dance / recorded in 1988 ; danced by Abram Morris Dancers.
  • 1-21. Women's morris dance / recorded in 1988 ; danced by Severn Gilders Women's Dance Team.
  • 1-22. South Yorkshire longsword dance / recorded in 1990 ; danced by Grenoside Traditional Longsword Dancers.
  • 1-23. Song: The sword dancer's song / recorded in 1988 ; sung by John Browell.
  • Czech Republic. 1-24. Sword dance / recorded in 1994 ; danced by people of the village of Kom̆na.
  • 1-25. Carnival village tour / recorded in 1994 ; procession and song by members of the Lipov folk group.
  • 1-26. Children's carnival procession / recorded in 1994 ; song by members of Velĭcka.
  • 1-27. Men's verbŭnk dance / recorded in 1994 ; danced by men of the Slovácký Krů̆zek folk group.
  • 1-28. Couple dance: Hor̆nácká sedlácká / recorded in 1994 ; danced by the Slovácký Krů̆zek folk group.
  • 1-29. Fiddle and cimbál variations from Central Slovakia / recorded in 1994 ; played by young people from Bratislava.
  • 1-30. Karĭcky (girl's dance from East Slovakia) / recorded in 1994 ; danced by girls from various regions of the Czech Republic.
  • Hungary. 1-31. Hungarian Gypsy music, urban style / no recording date ; played by Sandor Lakatos and ensemble.
  • 1-32A. Children's song / no recording date ; sung by two Romany children.
  • 1-32B. Traditional Gypsy stick dance and music / no recording date ; performed by Gypsies in Hungary.
  • Belgium. 1-33. Flemish sword dance / no recording date ; danced by Lange Wapper Dance Group.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2486
ISBN
1578694213
OCLC
  • 35851326
  • NYPY97-F115
Title
The JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of Europe. Volume 1 [videorecording] / JVC, Victor Company of Japan, in collaboration with the National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka, Japan, and Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings, Washington, D.C. ; director, Kunihiko Nakagawa ; co-producer, Stephen McArthur, Multicultural Media ; executive producers, Katsumori Ichikawa and Yuji Ichihashi.
Imprint
[Tokyo?] : JVC, Victor Company of Japan ; Barre, VT : Multicultural Media, c1996.
Country of Producing Entity
Japan.
Series
JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of Europe ; Volume 1.
Credits
Editorial supervisor (books), Tomoaki Fujii ; senior editor (books), Anthony Seeger ; editor (books), Mark Greenberg ; Europe editor (books), Lisbet Torp.
Local Subject
Open air performances.
Local Subject
Men's dances.
Women's dances.
Local Subject
Stick dances.
Added Author
Thomsen, Evald. Performer
Russell, Micho. Performer
Nakagawa, Kunihiko. Director
Ichikawa, Katsumori. Producer
Ichihashi, Yuji. Producer
Fujii, Tomoaki, 1932-2023. Editor
Seeger, Anthony. Editor
Torp, Lisbet. Editor
Nihon Bikutā Kabushiki Kaisha.
Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings.
Multicultural Media (Firm)
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2486
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