Chic Gamine April 18, 2009

Chic Gamine, a vocal supergroup from Winnipeg’s French Quarter, has been singing together in various formations since 1997. Most recently, three of them were members of the acclaimed World Vocal ensemble Madrigaia, and look to embellish that legacy with new, original material. “We find ourselves in a process of natural evolution, and we’re ready to put all we’ve learned over the years into one pot and give it a giant stir. "

With a solo percussionist as their main musical support, Chic Gamine use their voices as instruments, effortlessly launching into intricate string arrangements, bass-heavy rhythm sections and melodious harmonies. Together they create a sound that resounds with soul, passion and their own particular brand of humor that leaves audiences begging for more. " We love to make music, laugh and have fun, and the more people are along for the ride, the better. "

For Ariane Jean, Andrina Turenne, Alexa Dirks and Annick Brémault, Chic Gamine is a chance to take their love of experimenting with vocal roots music and bring it to a whole new level. " We’re really drawing inspiration from the music we love – Gospel, Soul, World, Roots – as well as from the music we’ve performed before – African, Middle-Eastern, South-American music and of course French-Canadian Folk! " After spending years traveling, and performing before noted dignitaries such as the Right Honorable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, as well as for cheering crowds of 100,000 people in Haiti, Chic Gamine is ready to take on the world. " Now that we’ve got such a solid starting point, the sky’s the limit.."

With this winning attitude and a huge reservoir of talent, they just recorded their first album last November. If you liked Wailin' Jennys, you are going to love this group as well!

Official Website: http://www.fnal.gov/culture/NewArts/Arts/07-08/ChicGamine.shtml