Qristina & Quinn Bachand

Quinn & Qristina Bachand are a brother-sister duo from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Qristina plays fiddle and sings; Quinn plays acoustic guitar, Irish tenor banjo, clawhammer banjo, bodhran, fiddle, electric guitar, and sings. Since forming in 2007, they have become important names in the international Celtic music scene, performing across Canada, the US, and in Europe at clubs, concert halls, and music festivals. Qristina and Quinn have shared the stage with the likes of Ashley MacIsaac, Battlefield Band, Lau, Lunasa, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Natalie MacMaster, and The Barra MacNeils. They've won two Irish Music Awards, 2010 Top Traditional Group and 2011 Top Duo. Since 2009, Q & Q have also received a combined total of 16 nominations at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, the Western Canadian Music Awards, and the Vancouver Island Music Awards. Born on Canada's West Coast, with its signature embrace of experimentation and improvisation, Q & Q have developed their own 'voice', exploring various musical traditions, fusing styles such as Old-Time, Celtic, Folk, and Jazz to create their own distinctive sound. Their critically acclaimed albums include "Relative Minors" (2008) and "Family" (2011), with their latest album "Little Hinges" released in 2015. The siblings' virtuosic instrumental skills, innovative arrangements, and deep respect for traditional music have made them standout performers in the Celtic and folk music worlds.

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