How the Fiddle Flows(2002)

How the Fiddle Flows Synopsis

How the Fiddle Flows follows Canada's great rivers west along the fur-trading route of the early Europeans. The newcomers introduced the fiddle to the Aboriginal people they intermarried with along the way. A generation later, their mixed-blood offspring would blend European folk tunes with First Nations rhythms to create a rich and distinct musical tradition. From the Gaspé Peninsula, north to Hudson Bay and to the Prairies, How the Fiddle Flows reveals how a distinctive Metis identity and culture were shaped over time. Featuring soaring performances by some of Canada's best known fiddlers and step dancers and narrated by award-winning actress Tantoo Cardinal.

How the Fiddle Flows (2002) is a documentary film directed by Gregory Coyes, released on April 26, 2002 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Tantoo Cardinal, Gerald Auger, Shane Zwack and Warren Michael. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.