L’Anche à Deux Cordes Formed a mere two years ago at the instigation of accordionist Frank Sears, l’Anche à Deux Cordes has been dazzling audiences and garnering praise for its unique blend of reeds and textured chord arrangements. Added to the characteristic sounds and styles of traditional Quebecois repertoires are string arrangements reminiscent of the “swing” era of the nineteen thirties and the playing of French guitarist of gypsy origin, Django Reinhardt. All three musicians also contribute original material of their own crafting in which tradition mingles with unexpected rhythmic and harmonic settings. Through an artful display of nuances and multiple subtleties, the group shares its passion for this rich musical culture that never ceases to evolve, but which has yet to be discovered by a great many. L’Anche à Deux Cordes proposes several performance options, or combinations thereof, to suit a variety of contexts and audiences—formal concert, outdoor festival, music and/or dance jam session, formal training class, informal workshop, folkdance veillée with caller and step dancer, etc. The group is best known for its highly eclectic and diversified concert-programs which feature the traditional repertoires of yesteryear and their chief Québécois exponents; a sample of which can be found on the group’s first CD.
 
 
 
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