JB’s Blog – Recurring themes…
Tanya Tagaq (Canada) with Roger Holdsworth
Here at the Womadelaide LIVE! backstage tent we’ve already recorded a number of interviews with artists from this as they prepare to perform at the festival. I’ve already noticed a recurring theme throughout the interviews and it’s an extremely positive one. Many of these artists have made a clear choice in their lives to pursue their passions despite whatever their barriers might be. The barriers could be geographical, physical or even psychological, but each of these artists have decided to pursue a better life.
As Canada’s Tanya Tagaq joined us in the broadcast tent she had an instant presence that struck me. As she spoke to our presenter Roger she told us about her free flowing philosophies on performance and life. Her performances are challenging, inspiring and heavily influenced by their environment and context – She follows the ebb and flow of life. She made a particular point of the fact that her performances should absolutely enjoyed in their true context – Live and in the moment.
Which is a good point – while we aim to share with you the experience of this festival through this website it’s extremely hard to truly capture the atmosphere of an amazing performance. Even the best media makers in the world can struggle to authentically capture the essence of such a thing. I can only hope that we can give you at least a taste of these inspiring people and performers.
After meeting her in our backstage tent I can’t wait to see Tanya in action. She oozes with genuine energy and authenticity. I. Cannot. Wait. 🙂
-JB
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Last night Tanya Tagaq provided her large audience with an astonishing performance, the likes of which I don’t think I have ever experienced before. She transfixed us with her voice and her presence. We were taken to the Canadian tundra and there surrounded by the sounds of the ice, or howling winds, of wolves hunting and calling to their young. Then Tanya shared her life on the ice, of learning to survive and thrive in such harsh conditions, of the beauty of her world. Thank you so much Tanya. And thank you Womadelaide for having the courage to invite such an extraordinary performer. Please continue to do this for all future festivals. This is truly the sounds of our planet.
March 13, 2011 at 12:21 am