Tania Elizabeth (The Duhks) Rocks the Earth: Interview
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Tania Elizabeth is the fiddler and vocalist in The Duhks. The Duhks, a band of five skilled, high-energy, tattooed twenty-somethings from Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been riveting audiences and winning staunch fans across North America and around the world with just that kind of music. Since the release of their self-titled, Bela Fleck-produced album in 2005, as well as the consequent re-release of their Canadian debut album Your Daughters and Your Sons, they've won admirers as diverse as David Crosby, Dolly Parton and Doc Watson. This is not surprising, given their Duhks-alone blend of soul, gospel, North American folk, Brazilian samba, zydeco, old-time country string band and Irish dance music. The attack they bring to these interwoven acoustic styles might as well be called sheer rock and roll. Their unique sound has also earned them a Juno Award, two Folk Alliance awards, and an Americana Music Association nomination for Best Emerging Artists.
Recently, The Duhks were nominated for their first Grammy award in the "Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal" category for their song, "Heaven's My Home"!! Also nominated in this category are The Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, and The Wreckers. Best of luck to Tania and the rest of the Duhks at the Grammies!
What environmental issue(s) do you consider to be the most criticalat this time?
That is a difficult question because everything is connected. Global warming is getting a lot more press lately, but it is a symptom, and not a root cause of our problems. Two examples of issues I think are critical are the protection of water, and responsible forest management. From the world's deep-ocean ecosystems on the high seas to theecosystems of bays, rivers and lakes, the protection of water is one of the most critical issues at this time. Responsible forest management is also something that we humans need to start practicing everywhere - conscious forestry based on ecologicalsustainability that conserves the ecosystems that we are taking trees from, including [management of] streams and rivers.
What has inspired you to combine environmental activism with your music?
My desire to see my grandchildren live full, healthy, happy lives. The reasons I am here are to make music, to help people to be happy and to make positive change in their lives.
Where is your favorite place in nature to go to find solace or inspiration?
I love Vancouver Island. As soon as I arrive, I feel at home. I hope I am able to spend more time there in the near future. There are a lot of great hiking trails that I would like to hike this year.
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www.Rocktheearth.net
Tania Elizabeth is the fiddler and vocalist in The Duhks. The Duhks, a band of five skilled, high-energy, tattooed twenty-somethings from Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been riveting audiences and winning staunch fans across North America and around the world with just that kind of music. Since the release of their self-titled, Bela Fleck-produced album in 2005, as well as the consequent re-release of their Canadian debut album Your Daughters and Your Sons, they've won admirers as diverse as David Crosby, Dolly Parton and Doc Watson. This is not surprising, given their Duhks-alone blend of soul, gospel, North American folk, Brazilian samba, zydeco, old-time country string band and Irish dance music. The attack they bring to these interwoven acoustic styles might as well be called sheer rock and roll. Their unique sound has also earned them a Juno Award, two Folk Alliance awards, and an Americana Music Association nomination for Best Emerging Artists.
Recently, The Duhks were nominated for their first Grammy award in the "Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal" category for their song, "Heaven's My Home"!! Also nominated in this category are The Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, and The Wreckers. Best of luck to Tania and the rest of the Duhks at the Grammies!
What environmental issue(s) do you consider to be the most criticalat this time?
That is a difficult question because everything is connected. Global warming is getting a lot more press lately, but it is a symptom, and not a root cause of our problems. Two examples of issues I think are critical are the protection of water, and responsible forest management. From the world's deep-ocean ecosystems on the high seas to theecosystems of bays, rivers and lakes, the protection of water is one of the most critical issues at this time. Responsible forest management is also something that we humans need to start practicing everywhere - conscious forestry based on ecologicalsustainability that conserves the ecosystems that we are taking trees from, including [management of] streams and rivers.
What has inspired you to combine environmental activism with your music?
My desire to see my grandchildren live full, healthy, happy lives. The reasons I am here are to make music, to help people to be happy and to make positive change in their lives.
Where is your favorite place in nature to go to find solace or inspiration?
I love Vancouver Island. As soon as I arrive, I feel at home. I hope I am able to spend more time there in the near future. There are a lot of great hiking trails that I would like to hike this year.
www.rockthevote.net
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