Robert Sylvain
Music from Acadian Maine
Mémère’s Notebook
A collection of old Acadian ballads from the St. John River Valley revived for a new generation
Production has begun on this monumental heritage music project started over a decade ago. Be a part of the process of bringing these historic Acadian folksongs back to life by participating in our crowdfunding campaign. You can pre-order the recordings and sheet music, get a copy of the notebook, sign up for a house concert, become a project sponsor and much more. Thanks for your support!
News
North Haven, Maine 2/16/23
Robert Sylvain will be sharing his music and history with us at Waterman’s Community Center. After a busy day at school, this concert will be another amazing piece of Sylvain’s visit. He will also be joined by students from NHCS that took his workshops today. 7:00PM, $5.00 for adults, free for students
Chère Leonore from Mémère’s Notebook
Here’s a clip from the webcast of last year’s CD release concert at Saco River Theatre. Produced by Pete Nenortas of Satronen Sound, and featuring Betsy Hooper on hurdy gurdy, Junior Stevens on accordion, Nicole Rabata on flute, Steve Roy on bass, Owen Marshall on bouzouki Jennifer Porter on piano, Per Hanson on drums, and
Online Program for USM’s Franco-American Collection
Robert Sylvain, Jr. Performance and Talk Join the Franco-American Collection and musician Robert Sylvain! Robert will be playing and singing selections from his Mémère’s notebook of Acadian folksongs in the original French as well as his English translations, along with a discussion of the process of unearthing the autochthonous melodies, their origin and evolution through