Albert Arsenault (fiddle, percussion, bass, vocals, dance) is the son of renowned Prince Edward Island fiddler Eddy Arsenault. Albert began to play the fiddle at age twelve and the drums at age fourteen. He soon learned to step-dance, sing and act as well. His career as a performer has seen him tour Canada as a children’s entertainer, participate in a wide variety of bands and musical groups, act as a comedian in national theater productions and commercial work for television. Albert has delighted the multitudes in the course of his extensive career.
Albert Arsenault founded Acadian band Barachois along with his sister Hélène Bergeron, their cousin Louise Arsenault and Chuck Arsenault.
Discography
Barachois- Acadian Music from Prince Edward Island (1996)
Encore! (1999)
Naturel (2002)
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.
