Biography
2009 Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee - Traditional Singer of the Year & Traditional Album of the Year!!!
2009 ECMA Nominee- Roots/Traditional Solo Recording of the Year!!
2009 Music PEI Winner-Roots/Traditional Solo Recording of the Year!!
'In the world of traditional folksongs, the interpretation of the lyric is of prime importance. Blessed with a voice rich in natural tone, character and clarity, Colette Cheverie has that rare ability to captivate and transport the listener on a journey through the landscape suggested by the song, sometimes dark and foreboding, sometimes light and gay - always hitting the mark' ~ Glenn Meisner – producer CBC Atlantic Airwaves
Colette Cheverie is a native of East Point, Prince Edward Island and has established herself as one of PEI’s finest young singers. As a respected interpreter of traditional folksongs, with those rooted in Atlantic Canada and beyond, Colette gives a refreshing and modern slant to ancient songs blending alongside of contemporary works. With her crystal-clear voice paired with stirring ballads and haunting melodies of traditional Scottish and Irish folksongs, Colette entrances her audiences as she recants the stories of lost love, hardships, and tragedies of past immigrants.
Since then, Colette has been gathering recognition as a solo vocalist and recently earned two Canadian Folk Music Award Nominations (Traditional Singer of the Year & Traditional Album of the Year). She was also selected to showcase at the 2009 Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF) in Ottawa, Ontario as well as performing Canada’s National Anthem for the nationally televised 2009 Canada Games – Closing Ceremonies. Other highly recognized performances over the past few years include: Festival of Lights (Mainstage) – Canada Day receptions for the Prime Minister and Governor General of Canada. Colette has also been featured as an up and coming artist on CBC’s “Atlantic Airwaves” with Glenn Meisner.
Hours Before Dawn features some of Atlantic Canada’s finest musicians including: Ryan MacNeil, Boyd MacNeil, Emmanuelle LeBlanc, Pastelle LeBlanc, Grady Poe, Timothy Chaisson, Jon Matthews, Rick Tersteeg and Iain MacInnes.
Colette's debut album Hours Before Dawn was released on July 13, 2008. The subtle opening track “Follow the Heron” sets the atmosphere for the entire album; easing the listener into a world of quietness and tranquility, rejuvenating the sorrows of winter to the cheeriness and awakening of spring. The album then transitions into the eerie but tragic love story “Edward of Morton”, whilst drifting into the uplifting “For Ireland I’d Not Tell Her Name”. The beautifully produced album draws from Colette’s passion for history and her keen sense of belonging so it was only fitting for the album to consist of a traditional and contemporary mix of English, Irish and Scottish folksongs and ballads.
Melodious and smooth she communicates her stories with passion, adding subtle ornamentation where appropriate. Happy to sing unaccompanied or with an accompanist, Colette’s voice has a delicate intensity that soars over subtle instrumental arrangements. On stage, Cheverie’s manner is relaxed and enlightening. Audiences can be assured of an entertaining and captivating performance.
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Instrumentation
Colette Cheverie: vocals
Jon Matthews: acoustic guitar
Iain MacInnes: low whistle/uillean pipes
Discography
Hours Before Dawn~July 2008.
Links
| http://www.myspace.com/colettecheverie |