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| Manitoba's a cappella groupe, Madriga�a, formed in Spring of 1999. Its members used to get together and jam, sharing their voices through songs and vocal improvisation. Eventually, the idea came to form a group of female vocalists who would interpret songs from around the world. All the current members of the group have known individual successes in the francophone music community. All six have represented Manitoba in the western competition �Chant'Ouest� from 1992 to 2001. Four were crowned laureates of the competition in different years. They subsequently participated in the International Song Festival of Granby (Qu�bec). |
| (From left to right : Ariane Jean, Brigitte Sabourin, Marie-Claude McDonald, Sarah Dugas, Dominique Reynolds and Andrina Turenne) |
| Madriga�a's members are known for their multiple talents. First and foremost, every individual voice is very unique, creating a beautiful blend that many find enchanting. Also, the group adds percussion and movement to some of their pieces to bring more color and vibrancy to their performance. Their repertoire reflects their love for the multiple cultures of the world all while giving a special attention to their french-canadian roots. You can hear them sing songs in French, Spanish, Hungarian, Yugoslavian, Mic mac, Croatian, Hebrew, Yiddish, and more. |
| Upcoming Projects |
| CD Madriga�a has just released their first CD on May 24, 2002. You can purchase your CD by e-mailing Madriga�a. You may also buy them at certain local music stores. CBC-TV Madriga�a has just been selected as one of the 5 regional finalists for the Great Canadian Music Dream. CBC-TV will be taping the semi-finals on August 10, 2002, at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre in Winnipeg. Look for more info on the CBC web site. |