The Fogo Island Accordion Girls

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November 14, 2024

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The Fogo Island Accordion Girls

Produced by:

Heather Barrett

A group of five teenage girls on Fogo Island, off the coast of Newfoundland, are preserving traditional culture with their accordion playing. But that doesn't mean they don't like to listen to heavy metal. Listen to the half-hour radio documentary, produced by Heather Barrett of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Resources

Links:
Read the transcript
of a live chat with producer Heather Barrett and all five accordion girls.

Pictures of the Fogo Island girls

Programs by Heather Barrett