Dennis Stroughmatt is available for performances as soloist, and with his band, Dennis Stroughmatt et l’Esprit Creole. In Illinois, non-profit presenters may apply for a Road Scholars grant from the Illinois Humanities Council to fund a solo performance.
Hear Dennis Stroughmatt on NPR All Things Considered
Dennis Stroughmatt was featured on All Things Considered, NPR, on Tuesday, September 23, 2014.
Read and hear him here, talking about the Missouri Creole Paw Paw French music, people, language.
Link to the NPR ALL THINGS CONSIDERED Story
Video Link #1: Missouri Creole Music and 2-minute tour
Video Link #2: Library of Congress performance
Here are a few more recent stories about Dennis Stroughmatt, his band, and his work as the Ambassador of Missouri Creole traditions
ABC News Feature (in English)
En Francais Slate.FR Feature
Here’s the Slate.FR feature, in English
Dennis Stroughmatt is available for performances as soloist, and with his band, Dennis Stroughmatt et l’Esprit Creole. In Illinois, non-profit presenters may apply for a Road Scholars grant from the Illinois Humanities Council to fund a solo performance.
In May 2014, Dennis received the Missouri Humanities Award for Exemplary Community Achievement. This link provides more on Dennis and his remarkable story.
Contact us at 630-557-2742 to learn more about bringing Dennis to your community for performances.
Or email jmurdock@artistsofnote.com (but please give us a phone number)
Hope and Music: Reggie Harris Speaks about his Organ Donor Experience
Link to this short video and article about Reggie Harris’s experience as recipient of liver transplant, in October, 2008.
“The music that I do inspires hope in people,” Reggie Says.
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20140107/HEALTH/301070024/Transplant-gives-singer-Reggie-Harris-second-chance?nclick_check=1
Hear more by Kim and Reggie Harris