Post by Joe on Apr 17, 2012 20:18:15 GMT -5
This week, Rosie MacKenzie will perform in Havana, Cuba as part of CeltFest Cuba.
Rosie sat down with Celtic Life International for an interview. A portion appears below.
What is your own heritage?
> My father’s family comes from Scotland descent. My mother’s family comes from Syria. I thank Pops for the music, and mom for my tan.
What inspired you to start fiddling?
> I wasn’t any good at sports. There was an old fiddle in the basement with two strings and I plucked out ‘You are my sunshine.’ I am proud to say I have since learned how to play jigs and polkas, and have scored a few goals as empty netters.
Are they the same reasons that you still do it today?
> Music is my biggest creative outlet. It brings me joy. I have been really lucky to share my music and meet incredible people all over the world.
What do your family & friends think of your fiddling experiences?
> My family has been a big part of my musical past. My brother and I played in a band together when we were younger and instead of packing our lunch boxes, my mom would pack us clean socks for the road. My folks were always supportive of whatever made us happy, and we were good to send home postcards. Music has always been a positive focus in my life, and people don’t usually let you go hungry when you can play them a tune. So when I leave to travel alone, I think my parents feel a little calmer.
You can read the entire interview, over at the Celtic Life International website, HERE
Rosie sat down with Celtic Life International for an interview. A portion appears below.
What is your own heritage?
> My father’s family comes from Scotland descent. My mother’s family comes from Syria. I thank Pops for the music, and mom for my tan.
What inspired you to start fiddling?
> I wasn’t any good at sports. There was an old fiddle in the basement with two strings and I plucked out ‘You are my sunshine.’ I am proud to say I have since learned how to play jigs and polkas, and have scored a few goals as empty netters.
Are they the same reasons that you still do it today?
> Music is my biggest creative outlet. It brings me joy. I have been really lucky to share my music and meet incredible people all over the world.
What do your family & friends think of your fiddling experiences?
> My family has been a big part of my musical past. My brother and I played in a band together when we were younger and instead of packing our lunch boxes, my mom would pack us clean socks for the road. My folks were always supportive of whatever made us happy, and we were good to send home postcards. Music has always been a positive focus in my life, and people don’t usually let you go hungry when you can play them a tune. So when I leave to travel alone, I think my parents feel a little calmer.
You can read the entire interview, over at the Celtic Life International website, HERE
