Anne Lederman and Tom Leighton (MB/PEI - Canada)
Through
her work with such groups as Muddy York, The Flying Bulger Klezmer
Band, Chutzpah!, Siyakha, Njacko Backo, Loka, and her own
Fiddlesong and Come from Every Way, Anne Lederman
has been re-inventing our idea of Canadian music for 25
years.
Known for her work with the
Métis traditions of her home province, Manitoba,
Anne’s recordings and her musical play, Spirit of
the Narrows, about her experiences with Native and Metis
fiddling, have helped make this music known to the
world.
Meanwhile, her fiddle concert series in Toronto, Dare the Devil, is helping to pave the way for a new generation of fiddlers.
Tom Leighton has accompanied many fiddle players on piano, accordion and bouzouki in styles from Celtic and East Coast, to Métis and Scandinavian and swing. Along with Mark Haines, Tom has recorded three CD’s. The latest, Hand To Hand, won two PEI Music Awards and was nominated for an East Coast Music Award. In addition to the Haines & Leighton duo, Tom performs regularly with Anne Lederman, Conrad Kipping, Danny Bakan, and Michael Cavan. As a music director, Tom has led numerous musical productions including Minerva, Exile, Picton Papers, Hank Williams, the Show He Never Gave, Fiddler On the Roof and Urinetown. Tom received the Cec McEachern Award by CIUT FM for his ability as a diverse accompanist.
Tom Leighton & Mark Haines' Website
