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Artist Profiles: Le Vent du Nord

Angel Romero March 26, 2018 1 Comment CanadaCanadian musicLe Vent du NordQuebecois

Le Vent du Nord (North Wind) is an evolved traditional Quebecois band born of richly eclectic musical experiences and tastes. Originally founded by pianist and…

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Artist Profiles: La Volee D’Castors

Angel Romero March 25, 2018 No Comments CanadaCanadian musicLa Volee D'CastorsQuebecois

Calling themselves the flying beavers, La Volee D’Castors is a dynamic band from Quebec with an invigorating sound, strong voices, skilled musicianship and amazing stage…

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Artist Profiles: La Bottine Souriante

Angel Romero March 25, 2018 No Comments CanadaCanadian musicLa Bottine SourianteQuebecois

La Bottine Souriante first appeared on the Quebec music scene in 1976. This remarkable group has released over a dozen albums, several of which are…

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Artist Profiles: Jerry Holland

Angel Romero March 25, 2018 No Comments CanadaCanadian musicCeltic musicJerry HollandUnited States of America

Jerry Holland was a giant among fiddlers, one of the best North America has ever produced. He was one of the best-known Cape Breton musicians…

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Artist Profiles: Ivan Tucakov

Angel Romero March 25, 2018 No Comments CanadaIvan TucakovSerbiaworld fusion

Ivan Tucakov was born in 1978, in Belgrade, Serbia. He grew up in Turkey and Serbia. Throughout the years, he also traveled to Spain, Portugal,…

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Artist Profiles: Genticorum

Angel Romero March 25, 2018 No Comments CanadaCanadian musicGenticorumQuebecois

Genticorum was founded in 2000 and has become a dynamic force on the Québécois music scene. The multi-talented trio Genticorum perform a powerhouse blend of…

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Artist Profiles: Don Ross

Angel Romero March 24, 2018 No Comments acoustic guitarCanadaCanadian musicDon Ross

Don Ross was born November 19, 1960 in Montreal, Canada. He is one of the top acoustic guitarists in North America. He was born into…

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Artist Profiles: Chrissy Crowley

Angel Romero March 24, 2018 No Comments CanadaCanadian musicCeltic musicChrissy Crowleyfiddle

Chrissy Crowley was born in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia. She is part of thriving Celtic music scene from Cape Breton, Canada. She grew up in…

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Artist Profiles: Buddy MacMaster

Angel Romero March 23, 2018 No Comments Buddy MacMasterCanadaCanadian musicCeltic musicviolin

Buddy MacMaster was born October 18, 1924 in Timmins, Canada. Buddy MacMaster was the undisputed master of Cape Breton fiddling. His reputation as a player…

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Artist Profiles: Blou

Angel Romero March 23, 2018 No Comments BlouCanadaCanadian music

Blou has been performing a vast repertoire of original, contemporary and traditional music. Originating from Nova Scotia’s Acadie in Canada, their music is inspired by…

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