Irish Mythen – Mariposa Talks Interview
Posted onIn this interview with Mariposa Talks, singer songwriter Irish Mythen fills us in on her Irish roots, her musical journey and offers a hint of a surprise for her Mariposa concert.
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Ariko Making Their Mariposa Return
Ariko Making Their Mariposa Return
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Smiles ignite, toes tap and hips swivel when Franco-Ontarian sister group, Ariko, reaches into its quiver of tunes.
Their fiddle-based music takes you on a journey through canadiana, jazz, gypsy swing and Celtic, with a repertoire that is energetic, rich in harmonies, and spiced with a mix of bilingual, traditional and original material.
Ariko has made numerous appearances at Festival du loup and other festivals, various Métis Nation events, and at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, performing music inspired by influences ranging from La Bottine Souriante and Natalie McMaster, to Stéphane Grappelli.
They’re making a return to our Mariposa stages this summer following a well-received debut performance last year
RUNA – Bringing a Mystical, Lyrical, Exciting Sound to Mariposa
RUNA – Bringing a Mystical, Lyrical, Exciting Sound to Mariposa
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Recognized as one of Irish music’s new super-groups, RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries of Irish folk music.
Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of bluegrass, flamenco, blues, and jazz, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music.
The group has been honoured internationally, winning Top Group and Top Traditional Group in the Irish Music Awards and an Independent Music Award for Best World/Traditional Song.
They combine vocals, step-dancing, guitar, percussion, mandolin, bodhrán, and fiddle for a sound that is at once mystical, lyrical, unique and exciting.
Kunle Basks His Audience in Beautiful Gentleness and Optimism
Kunle Basks His Audience in Beautiful Gentleness and Optimism
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Nigerian-born singer songwriter, Kunle, launched his musical career in Ghana, spent time on the open seas as a marine engineer, and made his way to Toronto where he is currently based.
His music employs guitar tapping, harmonica, talking drum, and rich vocals to animate traditional and contemporary songs that guide audiences into a musical place where there are no boundaries, and where traditions from Celtic to blues to rock to African folk meld together.
Whether singing in Yoruba, English, Pidgin or German, his sensitivity and kindness come out through his songs and generous performances, leaving his audience basking in beautiful gentleness and optimism.
The East Pointers Bringing Traditional Celtic Tunes to Mariposa
The East Pointers Bringing Traditional Celtic Tunes to Mariposa
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The three members of the freshly formed trio, The East Pointers, are accomplished musicians in their own right, each of whom – Banjoist Koady Chaisson, fiddler Tim Chaisson, and guitarist Jake Charron – has an exuberant love of traditional Celtic tunes that belies their youth.
This union of skilled players proves the old adage that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts – in this case, much greater.
Their lively slew of tunes all share an undeniable ability to get hands clapping, feet stomping, and bodies bouncing, and their performances are the kind of wonderful down home fun that will leave you yelling for more.
Ariko Swinging Through Mariposa
Ariko Swinging Through Mariposa
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Smiles ignite, toes tap and hips swivel when Franco-Ontarian sister group, Ariko, reaches into its quiver of tunes.
Their fiddle-based music takes you on a journey through canadiana, jazz, gypsy swing and Celtic, with a repertoire that is energetic, rich in harmonies, and spiced with a mix of bilingual, traditional and original material.
Ariko has made numerous appearances at Festival du loup and other festivals, various Métis Nation events, and at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, performing music inspired by their influences ranging from La bottine souriante and Natalie McMaster, to Stéphane Grappelli.
Their album, La première récolte, provides excellent listening.
Elephant Revival: Bound to Take Mariposa By Storm
Elephant Revival: Bound to Take Mariposa By Storm
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Every once in a while, a truly original, fantastic-sounding group comes along and creates excitement on the Americana music scene.
Meet Elephant Revival!
Transcendental folk is perhaps the best way to describe their exciting musical stylings.
They are a troupe of accomplished players and vocalists, composers and songwriters that incorporates elements of Scottish/Celtic fiddle tunes, original folk pieces, traditional ballads, bluegrass, gypsy, psychedelic country, indie rock, reggae, jazz and an occasional hip-hop beat into a pleasing sonic mélange.
Individually and collectively, they have performed with or opened for a wide range of celebrated performers from Bela Fleck and Little Feat to George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic – how cool is that?
Five simple words represent the ethos of this unique grouping of talent that shares a commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, “Where words fail… music speaks.”
Mariposa Folk Festival is very pleased to welcome Elephant Revival to our stage. Once you see them perform live, we are pretty sure that you will be pleased too!
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