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December 22, 2006 |
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Swiss Roots' 2006 Round-Up
& Jewel Celebrity Interview |
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One Year Down, Many More to Go
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As the first year of the Swiss Roots community winds up, we're not only celebrating the success we've seen, but also the members who made it happen by submitting stories and attending Swiss Roots events. We displayed the Swiss Federal Charter in Philadelphia, celebrated Swiss National Day with Jewel on New York City's Ellis Island, hosted the 69-year-old "Tell Spiele" tradition in New Glarus, entertained at Monroe's Green County Cheese Days...and our members supported us through it all!
This coming year, we look forward to reading more stories and hearing about Swiss events in your area, and we'll keep chatting it up with Swiss celebrities as exciting as this year's Ben Roethlisberger and Jewel. Happy Holidays!
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| What's Your Swiss Story? |
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The Year's Top Stories from Swiss Roots Members
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Solo in Switzerland
Cuhri's first solo European venture was cut short by an Amsterdam bag-snatching incident, but before leaving the continent, she boarded a train to Switzerland. On the way, a Swiss passenger befriended her, loaning her money and offering lodging. She took a chance on Swiss hospitality__and, more than 25 years later, she still calls Dr. Lorenz Meyer a friend.
Past Lives
Led by a photo, jmalts6 discovered his father's Swiss childhood home, thought to be gone but actually just changed.
Living the Swiss Life
US-raised Heidph journeyed to Switzerland after high school and came to love more than just the country: now she's raising a Swiss family.
Ancient Ancestors
Swiss native Tyger recalls her simple schoolhouse and the Celtic gravesites nearby.
Say Cheese
Waxing poetic about Switzerland's infamous culinary export, Joseph offers advice for novice Swiss-cheese tasters.
Basic Training
Swiss-citizen Helvetii was exempted from mandatory service in the Swiss Armed Forces, but with persistence, he became a part of military life for 15 weeks.
Swiss Miss
Even with its baby-food associations, uniquemix4u learned to love the Gerber last name.
Submit Your Swiss Story
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| A Gem in Jewel |
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Swiss Roots and Jewel Together for Swiss National Day
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In honor of Swiss National Day, Jewel performed and celebrated at the Swiss Roots festivities on Ellis Island. We caught up with the renowned singer/songwriter and three-time Grammy nominee to chat about her musical past, latest album, and Swiss roots.
Swiss Roots: You had a great performance at the Swiss National Day celebration. How did you feel about performing, and how was performing with your father, Atz Kilcher, again?
Jewel: It was a real kick for my family. My dad, my aunts...everybody was just over the moon. It's always great performing with [my dad]. We have a good time together.
Swiss Roots: What attracts you to yodeling? Do you feel anything emotionally when you yodel?
Jewel: I was raised yodeling. It was one of the first things I ever learned how to do onstage. It's sort of surprising all the time to me: people dig yodeling. If I don't do it, I'm always getting asked to do it.
Swiss Roots: Your father taught you Swiss folk songs when you were young. What influence have they had on your music?
Jewel: I think every song I've ever learned affects me. I love old folk music; I love traditional folk music. I love it because it tells the story of a people and where they come from, what they fought for, and how they lived. It's like musical poetry, a history of people. It's a great tradition.
Read the Rest of the Interview
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