Maude Jomphe and Sylvain Rivière show how two heads are better than one with Têtes de Violon (which translates to “Fiddleheads”), a unique book that introduces us to 64 fiddlers in a tribute to generations of musical tradition. Both natives of the Gaspé Peninsula, the former takes us on a journey with her black-and-white photos, while the latter lulls us with his poetic prose.
“Music is orality, threading its jewels on the clothesline of time between nascent winter and advanced spring.”
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As a child, Maude Jomphe loved to visit her Auntie Yohanne in the little pink house where Gaston Paradis and his family once lived. This self-taught fiddler, beloved by Capucins residents, received his first violin at the age of 15, a gift from a Norwegian fisherman who was passing through the area. You can hear his prowess by clicking on the radio in this documentary / museum's kitchen.
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In Cap-Chat, captivante et chatoyante, Steeve Landry pays homage to the place where he grew up, offering an in-depth look at the history, heritage and attractions of this charming coastal town between the sea and the mountains in the Gaspé Peninsula. The author presents the natural beauty and cultural richness of Cap-Chat through fascinating stories and vivid photographs. You're warmly invited to discover the hidden treasures of this picturesque region and its people. It's well worth the detour!
Photo: René Caissy Mount Nicol-Arbert, in the Chic-Chocs.
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