Andy de Jarlis facts for kids

Andy de Jarlis (1914–1975) was a talented Canadian Métis fiddler from Woodridge, Manitoba. He was known for creating over 200 musical pieces. These included lively jigs, reels, polkas, and waltzes. He also released 38 records during his career.

Andy played his fiddle on Winnipeg radio with a group called the Red River Mates. He later moved to Vancouver and then to Montreal. There, he appeared on the popular television show Don Messer's Jubilee. On the show, he performed with his own musical group, Andy Dejarlis and His Early Settlers.

About Andy de Jarlis

Andy de Jarlis was born Andrew Joseph Patrice Ephreme Desjarlais on September 29, 1914. His hometown was Woodridge, Manitoba. Andy came from a family of Métis fiddlers. The Métis are a special Indigenous group in Canada with a unique culture. He started playing the fiddle when he was just 15 years old.

One of Andy's ancestors was Pierre Falcon, who was a famous Métis poet and songwriter. People called him the "Red River Bard." Andy de Jarlis became very well-known for his music. He wrote more than 200 different tunes, including jigs, reels, polkas, and waltzes. He also recorded 38 albums of his music.

Andy shared his music on Winnipeg radio with a group called the Red River Mates. Later, he moved to Vancouver and then to Montreal. In Montreal, he was featured on the television program Don Messer's Jubilee. He performed there with his band, Andy Dejarlis and His Early Settlers.

Andy de Jarlis passed away on September 18, 1975, in Saint Boniface, Manitoba, Canada.

Andy's Music (Discography)

A discography is a list of all the recordings an artist has made. Here are some of the albums Andy de Jarlis released:

• The Manitoba Golden Boy
• Red River Echoes
• Red River Echoes, Vol. 2
• Square Dance with Andy Dejarlis
• Andy Dejarlis and His Early Settlers
• Old Time Waltzes
• Let's Do The Two-steps
• Andy Dejarlis's Favourite Old Time Tunes
• Jolly Old Time Music with Andy Dejarlis
• Et domino les femmes ont Chaud
• Chainez les hommes - chainez les femmes (Chain the men - chain the women)
• Tour de valse avec Andre Dejarlis et son ensemble
• Original Old-Time Music
• Good Old Time Music
• Square Dance With Calls
• Canadian Old Time Music

See also

• Music of Canada
• List of Canadian musicians