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Musician and Storyteller Go on Tour
26.01.2011
Cätlin Jaago who is a remarkable young traditional musician is presenting her new solo album "Soolo" ("Solo") at the tour and is also introducing the Jew's harp collection which will be released soon. The famous storyteller Piret Päär is telling both true and folk stories where the protagonist is an instrument player.
The concerts are held in the Sangaste Community Centre on February 4, in the Haanja Community Centre on February 6, in the Tallinn Old Town Music House on February 9, in the Guild House of St. Mary Magdalene in Pärnu on February 10, in the Rapla Cultural Centre on February 18 and in the Oru Village Centre at Harjumaa on February 25.
Cätlin Jaago is behind the release of the collection titled "Estonian Jew's Harp" which provides a substantial overview of the history, players and songs of the Estonian Jew's harp illustrated by photos and sound material and accompanied by a music book and an instruction of how to play.
According to the author, the aim of compiling this collection was to make people aware of the fact that the Jew's harp is an intricate solo instrument which can be used to play melodies and which was used to play dance music similarly to other instruments which date from the same period. "The Jew's harp is sometimes considered to be a joke instrument but that is not the case. People used to hold huge dance parties where the only accompanying instrument was the Jew's harp," explained Cätlin Jaago.
Cätlin Jaago from Raplamaa plays both solo and in different bands (Vägilased, RO:TORO, Udupasun, Elletuse). Her wide repertoire also includes songs from the older layers of folk music and her favourites are songs for the Jew's harp and bagpipe.
The cooperation between Piret Päär and Cätlin Jaago started already in 1999 when they started organising storytelling evenings where music and stories supported each other to form vivid memories in the heads of their listeners.