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Posted 6/5/2009
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Posted 5/28/2009
CTMS Thanks Everyone Who Helped
Thanks to everyone who helped with the renovation of the CTMS Center for Folk Music!
Watch for our Grand Reopening Party! -- Details Soon!
Posted 5/3/2009
Happy Birthday - Pete
Pete Seeger was born was born 90 years ago on May 3, 1919!
Ross Altman at FolkWorks has written review of the new boxed Seeger set put out by Smithsonion FolkWays.
Click here to go to FolkWorks.org to read Ross's review
You can read an nice article about Pete by clicking here.
Posted 2/9/2009
Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards for February
The California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) are pleased to announce the "Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards" recipients for February 2009. This program supports folk and traditional performing and visual artists with $1,000 in funds for two public performances, workshops or exhibits - one planned by the award recipient, another chosen by DCA and CTMS.
The Awards are named after Elaine Weissman, founder of CTMS and great
promoter and supporter of folk and traditional arts, who passed away in 2005.
The awardees for February are:
Allyson Allen
Art: African American doll- and quilt-making
Kwashi Amevuvor
Art: West African drumming
Leslie Perry
Art: African American storytelling
THE L.A. TREASURES PROGRAM IS CLOSED FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR.
"L.A. Treasures" is funded by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Contact: Lisa Richardson (818) 817-0094
Posted 2/2/2009
Bluegrass Jam Added to our Weekend Jams
CTMS and the Southern California Bluegrass Association are pleased to announce that Bluegrass Jam has been added to our schedule of Weekend Jams. The Bluegrass jam will be held on the 4th Sunday of each month, from 1 to 5 pm. The first session will be on February 22. The Jams will be held at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA 91316, Click here for directions
Posted 1/12/2009
CTMS introduces a new monthy event!
The best way to learn to play traditional Celtic music is to play with other people. In the Los Angeles area, the Celtic Arts Center Slow Session and Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles provide friendly support for players of all levels. Many of us have participated in both groups.
Celtic Session @ CTMS brings together intermediate players from these groups, on the third Sunday of every month, to play and learn tunes from the various Celtic traditions. Come join us!
Celtic Session @ CTMS is a joint effort. Robin Ellwood of the Celtic Arts Center a contributes a community that has helped many players learn tunes, gain confidence, and have a great time. CTMS contributes comfortable space for making music and keeping traditions alive. Roland Sturm of Scottish Fiddlers of LA contributes new tunes and help with learning tunes by ear.
Here’s the important info:
When: Third Sunday of each month, 3-5pm.
Where: CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA 91316, Click here for directions
Posted 12/1/2008
Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards for December
The California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) are pleased to announce the "Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards" recipients for December 2008. This program supports folk and traditional performing and visual artists with $1,000 in funds for two public performances, workshops or exhibits - one planned by the award recipient, another chosen by DCA and CTMS.
The Awards are named after Elaine Weissman, founder of CTMS and great
promoter and supporter of folk and traditional arts, who passed away in 2005.
The awardees for December are:
Mr. Dan Jenkins
Art: Thai spirit houses
Ms. Nadiya Littlewarrior
Art: Native American gourd art
Mr. Houman Pourmehdi
Art: Persian percussion
Mr. Radha Prasad
Art: Indian bamboo flute
Mr. Eric Rigler
Art: Scottish and Irish bagpipes
Ms. Miyako Tachibana
(professional name Fujima Kansuzu
Art: Japanese dance
Mr. Jim “Kimo” West
Arts: Hawaiian slack key guitar
THE FINAL DEADLINE FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR IS JANUARY 8, 2009.
Applications must arrive at the CTMS office no later than this dates.
The application and guidelines are available in PDF format at www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/LATreasures.asp. If you would like a hard copy sent to you, please call Lisa Richardson at 818-817-0094. Applicants must be folk and traditional individual artists or ensembles NOT affiliated with a nonprofit, and must be residents of L.A. County. Applicants' proposed projects (performance, workshop or exhibit) must be within the City of L.A. Current grantees of the City of L.A. Cultural Affairs Department are not eligible as applicants or as venues for applicant events.
"L.A. Treasures" is funded by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Contact: Lisa Richardson (818) 817-0094
Posted 6/15/2008
Make a Donation to CTMS
MAKE A DOTATION TO CTMS
CTMS Needs Your Help
The California Traditional Music Society was formed more than twenty five years ago, by a dedicated group of music lovers. They were concerned that America’s folk musical heritage was in danger of being lost and that with it would be lost the community formed by those of us who love folk music. In a world full of constant reminders of intolerance and misunderstanding between individuals, communities and nations, we at California Traditional Music Society are in the business of bringing people together through consistently high quality programs that celebrate diversity. Folk Music has the power to open minds, hearts and spirits, and the California Traditional Music Society is a true testament to that vision.
To keep the vision alive we need your tax-deductible donation.
Donate on-line with a credit card by clicking here.
Or mail your donation by check to CTMS sent to:
Donation, CTMS, 4401 Trancas Place, 91356-5399
Posted 2/17/2005
Memorial page for Elaine Weissman now online
There is now a memorial page for Elaine Weissman, longtime head of the California Traditional Music Society, who passed away after a long illness on February 4, 2005.
Please visit this page and post your thoughts about and memories of Elaine.
Click here to visit the page
Posted 1/13/2005
Elaine Weissman Honored by Folk Alliance
The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (Folk Alliance) has renamed their Lifetime Achievement Awards to honor CTMS Founder Elaine Weissman.
The Folk Alliance press release reads:
"The Folk Alliance Board is proud to announce the official renaming of their prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards to the Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards. Folk Alliance exists in large measure due to the energy and vision of Elaine Weissman. Before the first meeting in Malibu, before the organization even had a name, Elaine had the dream of uniting everyone working in folk music and dance across North America under one banner. Thanks to Elaine, her husband Clark, and the hosting organization the California Traditional Music Society, Folk Alliance was born in Malibu in 1989. Elaine has continued to serve the organization in a variety of ways, including chairmanship of the Site Selection Committee."
"The Board is proud to recognize Elaine by naming our awards after her. This is now a permanent way to pay tribute to her, to thank her, and to also recognize her deep love for traditional music, and the tradition bearers who have serve our field so well. Thanks, Elaine!"
The 2004 Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented on Thursday, February 24 to Odetta, Stan Rogers and the Newport Folk Festival. More information about Folk Alliance can be found by clicking here, a short history of Folk Alliance by clicking here, and a list of past Lifetime Achievement Award winners by clicking here.
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