Oktopus
Oktopus brings a bold Canadian voice to Europe’s musical heritage.
“Music that remembers, journeys, and celebrates.”
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Danse hongroise no 5, Johannes Brahms
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Le Grand Cerf-Volant, Gilles Vigneault
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Oy Tate S'iz Gut, Traditionnel
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2023 - ‘‘People's Choice Award’’ at the Bubbe Awards 2023, given by the Institute of Jewish Musics of Brazil for ‘‘Best video of a Jewish song’’.
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"What I did not anticipate on Sunday night was the level of originality in their compositions and the virtuosity of the soloists!
Robert Newton
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"Paquin-Buki is the driving force behind Oktopus's mission to perpetuate klezmer. "By striving to perpetuate this musical tradition, I am keeping the culture of my ancestors alive and this is of special significance to me," he said."
Jewish Independant
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I've had a lot a really great acts this summer, but they definitely are among the top 5 (top 3?) shows.
J. Craig Moddle - Butchart Gardens
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It is a festive passion asking nothing less than to manifest itself.
Pierre Lauzon, DansnosLaurentides.com
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A beautifully performed program, strong group cohesion, verve, a deep understanding of gypsy, Balkan and Ashkenazi Jewish music, with classical flair and an almost jazz attitude to play.
– Alain Brunet, La Presse 15 juillet 2015"