Kelly Russell (musician)
Kelly Russell (born 30 June 1956)[1] is a Newfoundland fiddle player and founding member of Newfoundland musical groups Figgy Duff and the Wonderful Grand Band. He is known for having worked closely with fellow Newfoundland fiddle players Émile Benoît and Rufus Guinchard and has collected over 500 traditional tunes unique to Newfoundland and Labrador. He is a recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and was named as a Member of the Order of Canada.[2]
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| Born | June 30, 1956 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Teacher, Record producer |
| Instruments | Fiddle, Violin, Concertina, Mandolin, Tin whistle, Celtic harp, Bouzouki |
| Associated acts | Figgy Duff, Wonderful Grand Band, The Plankerdown Band, Bristol's Hope, Irish Descendants, Kelly Russell and the Planks |
| Website | http://www.kellyrussell.ca/ |
References
- "Kelly Russell". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- General, The Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "The Governor General of Canada". Retrieved 2017-08-25.
External links
- Kelly Russell - Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, v. 4, pp. 661-2
- Kelly Russell - Provincial Tradition Bearer
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