Presto! A new Just One Story… episode with Diane Wolkstein and Jeff Greene (on the nyckelharpa) for your entertainment.
Behold “The Flax”! (also accessible via YouTube).
©2012 Diane Wolkstein / Cloudstone /Philip David Morgan / Rosegarden Media and Entertainment.
Before there was the Kentucky Derby, before the Belmont or Preakness Stakes, or Off–Track Betting, there were…
Horse. And Toad.
Because the exacta is nothing compared to the Princess’ hand in marriage, right?
“CRIC?!”
See you in Central Park tomorrow, 2nd June.
“Horse and Toad” is from the book The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales (Random House–Schocken Books, New York, 1978, reprinted 1997).
©1978, 1997 Diane Wolkstein. Used with permission.
Video ©2010–2012 Diane Wolkstein / Cloudstone /Philip David Morgan / Rosegarden Media and Entertainment.
(Source: vimeo.com)
C’mon… you know you wanna dance.
Come sway to the beat of drummer Oneza LaFontant as Diane Wolkstein brings you the bittersweet romance of “Owl.”
“Cric?”
“Owl” is from the book The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales (Random House–Schocken Books, New York, 1978, reprinted 1997).
©1978, 1997 Diane Wolkstein. Used with permission.
Video ©2010–2012 Diane Wolkstein / Cloudstone /Philip David Morgan / Rosegarden Media and Entertainment.
(Source: vimeo.com)
The second of four Haitian stories told by Diane Wolkstein in Central Park (see the previous post).
In a nutshell: If you rush into marriage, could this happen to you?
“Two Donkeys” is from the book The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales (Random House–Schocken Books, New York, 1978, reprinted 1997).
©1978, 1997 Diane Wolkstein. Used with permission.
Video ©2010–2012 Diane Wolkstein / Cloudstone /Philip David Morgan / Rosegarden Media and Entertainment.
Finally, after too long a pause, the Just One Story… video upgrading continues.
Here’s Diane Wolkstein, joined by drummer Oneza LaFontant, with her signature telling of the Haitian tale about “The Magic Orange Tree” (from the classic book of the same title).
This is the first episode of the show to be produced in New York’s Central Park, and the first of four stories recorded on June 5, 2010.
Make sure to learn the song that goes with the story, so that you’re in the proper mood.
“Cric?”
“The Magic Orange Tree” is from the book The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales (Random House–Schocken Books, New York, 1978, reprinted 1997).
©1978, 1997 Diane Wolkstein. Used with permission.
Video ©2010–2012 Diane Wolkstein / Cloudstone /Philip David Morgan / Rosegarden Media and Entertainment.
The last of the upscaled Just One Story… episodes is all yours now to enjoy.
Diane Wolkstein is seen here with a poignant story from her collection The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales (1978). The most amazing thing about this story is the fourth — and intentionally forgotten — daughter’s capacity to forgive her mother for the injustice done to her as a child.
This performance was recorded at the Mother’s Day Benefit for Haiti (Scandinavia House, New York City, Sunday 9 May 2010) using an older Samsung miniDV videotape camcorder. It’s the last of the old standard definition episodes we did before we finally moved up to a 720p HD camera.
Look for more Haitian goodness in April. But for now… “Cric?”
“One, My Darling, Come to Mama” from The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales (Random House–Schocken Books, New York, 1978, reprinted 1997).
©1978, 1997 Diane Wolkstein. Used with permission.
Video ©2010–2012 Diane Wolkstein / Cloudstone /Philip David Morgan / Rosegarden Media and Entertainment.
Just One Story… is finally relaunched.
Here, then, is Episode 1, remastered to 720p HD, with Diane Wolkstein recorded in live performance at New York’s Orchard House Café, telling a Taoist tale from Lieh Tzu (The Huainanzi) that begins with the simple act of a farmer’s horse riding off. All the farmer can wonder aloud is “Who knows what the future will bring?”
Stay tuned, everyone. We’re just getting warmed up. And there are more stories to come.
©2009–2012 Diane Wolkstein, et.al./Philip David Morgan — Rosegarden Media and Entertainment.
Just a reminder that Just One Story… will be back in 2012. Remastered (720p). Reloaded. Renewed. And bringing you more new stories as well as old favorites.
This item, remastered from a standard definition Flip camcorder recording made in January 2010, offers Diane Wolkstein telling a Buddhist quickie. (Long–time fans will recognize this as the original Episode 2 of the series. Trust me, though: it works better as a promo.)
Video ©2012 Diane Wolkstein et.al./Philip David Morgan/Rosegarden Media & Entertainment.
One of my favorite places to shop in Manhattan (New York City)’s Chinatown district, on Mott Street. The gentle instrumental music is what lures you in.
July 2010.
