Ten Strings and A Goat Skin is a superb acoustic music trio from Prince Edward Isle in Canada. The three young musicians play primarily original compositions, along with a handful of traditional pieces, inspired by the Celtic traditions of Brittany, Scotland, Ireland and French-speaking Canada, incorporating modern music elements such as Hammond B3 organ and pump organ.
The three multi-instrumentalists skillfully intertwine fiddle, banjo and other string instruments with irresistible dance beats. The rhythms range from the classic Irish frame drum, bodhran, to Acadian foot percussion and Peruvian cajón.
The album Auprès du Poêle was produced by Leonard Podolak of acclaimed Canadian rots music band The Duhks.
The Ten Strings and A Goat Skin lineup includes Rowen Gallant on fiddle, viola, tenor banjo, and lead and backing vocals; Jesse Périard on guitar, pump organ, backing vocals; and Caleb Gallant on bodhràn, foot percussion, snare, cajón, clawhammer banjo, and lead and backing vocals.
Guests include Leonard Podolak on banjo and vocals; Colin Savoie-Levac on mandolin, cittern, foot percussion and vocals; Anna Lindblad on fiddle; Josianne Hebert on vocals; Marie Savoie-Levac on bass and vocals; Sarah Marchand on keyboards and vocals; Béatrix Méthé on fiddle and vocals; Eléonore Pitre on guitar and vocals; and Mark Busic on Hammond B-3 organ and bass.
Auprès du Poêle showcases the work of three talented young musicians who are creating stimulating new acoustic music based on Canadian and European musical traditions.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.