The Flummies facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Flummies
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | World Records |
| Members | Alton Best Richard Dyson Tunker Campbell Leander Baikie Sim Asivak |
The Flummies are a popular music group from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. They play traditional music that tells stories about the Aboriginal people of Labrador. Their unique name, "Flummies," comes from a special kind of bread. This bread was traditionally made by trappers in Labrador using flour, salt, and baking powder. The group started in 1978, growing out of another band called the Best White Band. Since then, they have released many albums filled with traditional songs.
The Flummies are a five-person group known for keeping the history and culture of Labrador alive through music. Their songs share stories of the Innu, Inuit, and Métis people. These stories show how people have lived through tough times and enjoyed the amazing beauty of the Labrador landscape for over 250 years.
Since their second album, Songs of Labrador, came out in 1989, The Flummies have sold thousands of albums. They have performed at many festivals and events all over Newfoundland and Labrador. They even traveled to Germany in 1989 for five shows! In June 1999, they performed twenty-eight shows at the famous CN Tower in Toronto.
Meet the Band Members
The Flummies have talented members who play different instruments:
- Alton Best played vocals, acoustic guitar, and harmonica. He passed away on May 11, 2011.
- Richard Dyson plays the accordion and percussion instruments.
- Tunker Campbell plays acoustic and electric lead guitars, and also sings.
- Leander Baikie plays acoustic guitar and sings.
- Simeon Asivak plays the bass.
Their Music Albums
The Flummies have released many albums over the years, sharing their traditional music:
- Four Songs from Labrador (1986)
- Songs of Labrador (1989)
- Labradorimiut (2000)
- Way Back Then (2001)
- 25th Anniversary Album (2003)
- Songs for Christmas (2003)
- This is the Life For Me (2008)
- The River (2010)
Awards and Recognition
The Flummies have received several awards and nominations for their music:
- 2000 nomination: Aboriginal Artist/Group of the Year (Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- 2001 nomination: Aboriginal Artist/Group of the Year (East Coast Music Awards)
- 2002 winner: Aboriginal Artist/Group of the Year (Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- 2003 nomination: Aboriginal Artist/Group of the Year (East Coast Music Awards)
- 2009 winner: Aboriginal Recording of the Year (East Coast Music Awards)
- 2012 nomination: World Recording of the Year (East Coast Music Awards)
