Saturday, November 8, 2008

Arts and crafts, Newfoundland style

Here are a few links which showcase the scenic beauty, wit, and musicianship of Newfoundland. "Great Big Sea", a band you may already know, certainly isn't the only artistic talent from the island. Especially for its small population, Newfoundland is rich with art. I'm told that St. John's boasts the highest density of artists in Canada...

A clip showcasing harbours around the island. As you can see, many outpost towns are very small.


Here's an (audio) clip of a locally famous trio of comedians: "Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers". A good taste of the accent as well, although not nearly as thick or authentic as many of the folks I've met in Fortune....


Here's a great song, by renown Newfoundland band "The Navigators", accompanied with more photos from around the island:

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