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Alizé (formerly Anonyme) is a trio based in Ithaca, New York, whose focus is the traditional music of Brittany (the Celtic region of France) and Central France. Their first CD, Le Canard perdu, will be out in a few weeks.
Alizé’s members are:
Gordon Bonnet on flutes, recorder, percussion and vocals
Laurie Hart on fiddle, French hurdy gurdy (vielle à roue) and Swedish keyed fiddle (nyckelharpa)
Julia Lapp on guitar, percussion and vocals
From driving dance tunes and sweet Breton airs, to songs in French poignant or humorous, Alizé brings the centuries-old traditions of France to life, occasionally tossing an Irish reel or Spanish waltz into the mix. Alizé is available to play concerts, for French or couple dancing, and to lead music and dance workshops.