Chic GamineChic 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! "

Tickets on sale noon Fri Jan 25 from Cedar Ticketline (612-338-2674 ext 2), Cedar outlets, or online at Ticketweb.

$14 advance

$16 day of show