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
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A challenge
Happy holidays! In two days it will be Christmas, and we’ll be two-thirds of the way to our deadline. After a strong start things have cooled down a bit so I’m hoping for a strong last trimester. To that end I’ve pasted up this gift card for those who are looking for something special at…
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1/3 of the way there
With 20 days down and 40 days to go we’re right on target! Thanks to everyone who has contributed and shared. We got some great press from the Bangor Daily News along with a cool video about the project by Troy Bennett last week. I also recorded a segment a few days ago for a new podcast…
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Recording Mémère’s Notebook
Hello friends! I’m collecting pre-orders for a CD and songbook combo, along with concerts and workshops, featuring rare folksongs of the unique Acadian culture found in northern New England and the Maritimes. These are not donations or investment funds, but rather pre-payment for goods and services to be provided presently. I’m confident that everyone is going…