Indiana University Day at the State Fair 2008
TAI once again hosted a booth at IU Day at the Fair.
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| Iuri Santos shows IU cheerleaders some rhythms on traditional Brazilian instruments |
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Indiana University Day at the State Fair 2007
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Some ukeleles that Geoff Davis crafted
Photo by Jon Kay |
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The TAI tent at IU Day featured the sonic and visual delights of five talented musicians and instrument builders from the Hoosier state. Ain Haas enthralled visitors with his Estonian kannels; Jamon Zeiler demonstrated his guitar-building techniques; and Geoff Davis entertained young and old alike with his upbeat stylings on the ukulele.
Prince Julius Adeniyi encouraged audience participation on his handmade African drums, teaching them his signature rhythm: "shave, haircut, two bits." Iuri Santos and two of his pupils demonstrated berimbau music and the Brazilian martial art Capoeira Angola, captivating audiences with their expert acrobatics.
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Ukelele builder Geoff Davis shows the rudiments of ukelele playing to children attending IU Day at the State Fair.
Photo by Jon Kay |
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Indiana University Day at the State Fair 2006
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Julius Adeniyi shows off some mbiras he made at IU Day.
Photo by Zsuzsanna Cselenyi |
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The year 2006 marked the 150th anniversary of the Indiana State Fair, and on this occasion, August 10th was delegated as IU Day. More than sixty booths lined Expo Hall Street, highlighting various opportunities available at Indiana University. Among them was Traditional Arts Indiana, showcasing traditional instrument makers.
Ukulele maker
Geoff Davis, kannel maker
Ain Haas, African drum maker
Julius Adeniyi, tongue drum maker Roy Spight, violin maker Tom Sparks, and guitar maker
Ron Volbrecht were on hand to demonstrate the process of instrument-making, discuss their traditional art forms, as well as perform short musical pieces.
