NMC & Alliance Française Present: Bel and Quinn

Celebrate International Women’s Day at the King Eddy with an intimate performance by Bel and Quinn, presented by National Music Centre and Alliance Française.

About Bel and Quinn:

Accompanied by the unmistakable sound of Quinn’s electric guitar, women-led ensemble Bel and Quinn entices the audience with their captivating harmonies. The two sisters of Haitian origin sing in French, Creole, and English, bringing tlife electrifying music that fuses Haitian rhythms with jazz and soul. The theme of self acceptance, mental health and healing resonate with music lovers and envelop them with a comforting feeling.

Bel writes the lyrics while Quinn composes and arranges the original pieces brilliantly, in addition to establishing herself as a talented jazz guitarist. Committed to promoting female artists, the duo surrounds itself with so Canada’s most talented musicians, including award winning drummer Salin Cheewapansri, award-winning saxophonist Beth McKenna and well-known tenor saxophonist Marie-Josée Frigon as well as trumpeter Josiane Rouett.

About National Music Centre:

The National Music Centre (NMC) has a mission to amplify the love, sharing, and understanding of music. It is preserving and celebrating Canada’s music story inside its home at Studio Bell in the heart of the East Village in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) on Treaty 7 territory. NMC is the home to four Canadian music halls of fame, including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Quebec’s ADISQ Hall of Fame. Featuring musical instruments, artifacts, recording equipment, and memorabilia, the NMC Collection spans over 450 years of music history and innovation. A registered charity with programs that include exhibitions, artist development, performance, and education, NMC is inspiring a new generation of music lovers.

About Alliance Française of Calgary:

Founded in in 1947, the Alliance Française of Calgary offers French classes to all ages, promotes French culture as well as the diversity of Francophone cultures, and creates an inclusive community for all to enjoy. Serving each of the 1,200 students that come every year to learn and have a good time in their classes and cultural events, as well as borrow books from the largest fully-French library in Western Canada.

Sound production equipment for the King Eddy provided by PK Sound.