NARRATOR: Jonas paused, then gave his shoulders a shrug. VIOLET: So we’re going to the capital city, to see what our future holds! VERA: …and we’ve decided to go out into the world to seek our fortunes! So, after years of scrimping and scraping, Violet and Vera sat Jonas down to make an announcement. The siblings worked hard, yet they were always struggling to make ends meet. NARRATOR: Jonas lived on a farm with his two sisters, Violet and Vera. So Circle Round, everyone… for “Heart and Stone.” You news junkies may also know Joshua from The Week with Joshua Johnson on MSNBC, as well as 1A on NPR. NARRATOR: Some really great people came together to bring you our version of this tale, including Joshua Johnson, host of the NBC news program Now Tonight with Joshua Johnson. The tears rolled into the ocean, and when they touched the sea they turned into beautiful blue pearls. When the first kantele was played, the sound was so beautiful that every single living thing started to cry. Kanteles come in different sizes: 5-string, 10-string, 11-string, all the way up to the 36-string concert kantele.Īccording to Finnish folklore, the first kantele was created from the jaw bones of fish and the hair of young maidens. In the case of the kantele, you pluck or strum the strings. lap harps), which have a resonating body, and strings which you can pluck, strum, strike, or bow. The kantele stems from a long line of Baltic box zithers (a.k.a. Norwegians now value the instrument as an important part of their musical heritage. Despite its Finnish origins, the kantele has been adapted for use over the centuries in Norwegian and broader Scandinavian traditional music. The kantele is the national instrument of Finland. Musical Spotlight: Kantele The kantele is the Finnish version of an instrument known throughout the world as either a ‘zither’ or ‘lap harp.’ (Courtesy of Eric Shimelonis) Grown-ups, snap a photo of your youngster and their artwork and email it to We may feature it in “The Lion’s Roar,” our monthly newsletter for members of the Circle Round Club (and to learn more about this exciting new community for Circle Round superfans like you, click here!). Whatever it is, draw a picture of it, then share your picture with someone you have fun with. Maybe it’s a thing, or maybe it’s a person. What is something you’d never wish to lose? We'd love to see it! To access all the coloring pages for past episodes click HERE. Our resident artist is Sabina Hahn and you can learn more about her HERE. We’re also keeping an album so share your picture on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest, and tag it with #CircleRound. (Sabina Hahn for WBUR)ĪDULTS! PRINT THIS so everyone can color while listening. Original music and sound design is by Eric Shimelonis. This episode was adapted for Circle Round by Rebecca Sheir. Joshua Johnson hosts "The Night Light with Joshua Johnson." He's also hosted the NBC news program “Now Tonight with Joshua Johnson,” as well as “The Week with Joshua Johnson” on MSNBC and “1A” on NPR. Voices in this episode include: Feodor Chin, Dave Edson, Kym Miller, Jessica Rau, Marion Toro, Chris Tucci, and Joshua Johnson. Our story is called “Heart and Stone.” You’ll hear versions of this tale throughout Western Asia, North Africa, and Europe – especially in the Scandinavian country of Norway. We’re about to meet a character who never loses heart – even when he goes on an adventure to find it! You’ve run out of hope, and you’re ready to give up. “Losing heart” means you no longer believe you can accomplish something. Has anyone ever told you not to “lose heart”?
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