Bel & Quinn
Bel and Quinn, Haitian sisters, leave a lasting impact on the Canadian music scene with their captivating fusion of world music, soul, jazz, and funk. Audiences praise their energetic and moving performances, highlighting the perfect harmony in their voices
Bel & Quinn
Bel and Quinn, Haitian sisters, leave a lasting impact on the Canadian music scene with their captivating fusion of world music, soul, jazz, and funk. Audiences praise their energetic and moving performances, highlighting the perfect harmony in their voices
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 to life electrifying music that fuses Haitian rhythms with jazz and soul. The themes 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 himself as a talented jazz guitarist. Committed to promoting female artists, the duo surrounds itself with some of 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 Rouette.
“Beautiful sound of Bel and Quinn. On stage the band is smokin’. You have this very important, dramatic and powerful message yet it cuts through this laid back and very melodious music, lots of harmonies and lots of things going on but the message is very serious that is a beautiful contrast. […]. »
– Duke Eatmon, CBC Radio One
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 to life electrifying music that fuses Haitian rhythms with jazz and soul. The themes of self-acceptance, mental health and healing resonate with music lovers and envelop them with a comforting feeling.
“Beautiful sound of Bel and Quinn. On stage the band is smokin’. You have this very important, dramatic and powerful message yet it cuts through this laid back and very melodious music, lots of harmonies and lots of things going on but the message is very serious that is a beautiful contrast. […]. »
-Duke Eatmon, CBC Radio One