The Flummies

The Flummies are an Aboriginal music group from the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Their name comes from a traditional Labrador trappers’ bread. The group was founded in 1978, and has released four albums of traditional music.

Members

* Alton Best on vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica
* Richard Dyson on accordion and percussion
* Tunker Campbell on acoustic and electric lead guitars and vocals
* Leander Baikie on acoustic guitar and vocals
* Sim Asivak on bass

Discography

* Four Songs from Labrador (1986)
* Songs of Labrador (1989))
* Labradorimiut (2000)
* 25th Anniversary Album (2003)

Awards and Nominations

* 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)

External links

* [http://www3.nf.sympatico.ca/baikie/theflummies/ The Flummies website]

References

* [http://www.tidespoint.com/music/flummies.shtml Tidespoint listing of awards and nominations]
* [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/arts/flummies.html Listing on Heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador website]