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13 tracks | 48 minutes
Released Dec 2005
on Back Seat Boys Music
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:06 If I Were a Carpenter lyrics BUY MP3 03:06 If I Were a Carpenter lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:06 If I Were a Carpenter
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:46 I Live Not Where I Love lyrics BUY MP3 04:46 I Live Not Where I Love lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:46 I Live Not Where I Love
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:18 Starry Night Waltz lyrics BUY MP3 03:18 Starry Night Waltz lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:18 Starry Night Waltz
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:28 Love is Little/Simple Gifts lyrics BUY MP3 04:28 Love is Little/Simple Gifts lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:28 Love is Little/Simple Gifts
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:33 Down with Darkness lyrics BUY MP3 02:33 Down with Darkness lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:33 Down with Darkness
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:53 Midnight on the Water medley lyrics BUY MP3 05:53 Midnight on the Water medley lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:53 Midnight on the Water medley
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:57 If I Were a Featherbed lyrics BUY MP3 04:57 If I Were a Featherbed lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:57 If I Were a Featherbed
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:17 Imagination lyrics BUY MP3 03:17 Imagination lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:17 Imagination
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:01 Gratitudine lyrics BUY MP3 02:01 Gratitudine lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:01 Gratitudine
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:01 Tetherline lyrics BUY MP3 06:01 Tetherline lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:01 Tetherline
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:08 Mountains of Pomeroy lyrics BUY MP3 03:08 Mountains of Pomeroy lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:08 Mountains of Pomeroy
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:42 Holding Back the Night lyrics FREE 02:42 Holding Back the Night lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:42 Holding Back the Night
Connecticut State Troubadour, Thomasina has had her music aired in over twenty countries acoss the globe. Her unique and exciting style of dulcimer playing and singing have made her a favorite in the folk circles.
Bio / Background
Thomasina is an internationally recognized mountain dulcimer player, singer, and song writer whose performances weave together the best of traditional and contemporary folk music. Her music has been aired in over twenty countries across the globe.
She touches audiences with a simplicity, humanity, and strength drawn from the deep roots of the folk tradition. Her freshness and vitality surprise people, often evoking unexpected emotional responses from first time audiences and loyal fans alike.
There are no spectators at Thomasina’s concerts. Her infectious energy level draws audience members into some kind of participation- singing, clapping, drumming or even playing along on an instrument which has been handed to you. She performs solo, or with a dynamic back-up band which consists of a world class percussionist and bass player.
Thomasina sings, composes music and plays the mountain dulcimer. Her voice has been described as “both sweet and strong with a moving spiritual strain.
↓ more ↓” Her original and traditional compositions and arrangements appeal to a wide range of audiences - from children to grandparents. After years of work on the mountain dulcimer, Thomasina’s unique and complex adaptation of the instrument with its sweet simple sound has become one of her trademarks.
While it is possible to appreciate Thomasina’s music through her recordings, one must attend a concert in order to truly experience her magic.
Educator
Thomasina, is Connecticut’s most recently selected State Troubadour. This highly esteemed and honorary position allows her to be Connecticut’s Ambassador for music and song. With a Master of Science degree in Education, she uses music to help students of all ages discover their own creative spirits throughout the United States. In January of 1999, she was accepted to become part of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts’ Master Teaching Artist Program. Her four years of studies and graduation as a Facilitator of Music Improvisation with cello master, David Darling and Music for People reaffirm her belief that music is in each one of us and is just waiting for the right time to emerge.
As one of the founders and organizers of the Housatonic Dulcimer Celebration, Thomasina has been instrumental in helping to bring students, teachers, and other musicians from all over the U.S. together to celebrate the joy of making music.
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