Les Grands Hurleurs – Chouïa (Coyote Records, 2018)
Les Grands Hurleurs is a remarkable band from Quebec in Canada featuring three of the region’s finest multi-instrumentalists. What sets Les Grands Hurleurs apart from other Quebecois groups is their innovation and openness to other traditional cultures and genres.
On the album Chouïa, Les Grands Hurleurs intertwine Quebecois call and response vocals and rhythms with Malian-style desert electric blues guitar, West African beats, Celtic fiddle and modern chamber music. Additionally, Les Grands Hurleurs have added female vocals, which are rare in many Quebecois bands.
The Les Grands Hurleurs lineup includes Nicolas Pellerin on vocals, violin, foot percussion, cajón and mandolin; Simon Lepage on vocals, electric bass, frtless bass and double bass; and Stéphane Tellier on vocals, acousticand electric guitar and mandolin.
Guests: Jorane on vocals; Elage Diouf on vocals and percussion; female string ensemble Quatuor esca; Martin Lizotte on Hammond B3 and synthesizer; and Rami Renno on vocals.
Chouïa is a beautifully-constructed album showcasing the multi-talented Quebec trio Les Grands Hurleurs.
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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.