Violin, harp, vocals. French and Catalan roots. New Folk. Arranged trad music and own compositions. Their need to share and play music with others led them to each other, and they began working together, arranging traditional songs and tunes to suit their own style and pace. With its origins in France and Catalonia, this Belgium-based duo is powered by a Celtic harp and a violin. Its sound is an exploration of the modern elements of folk music while still keeping its core essence.
Their vocals are distinctive, with an overlapping style which blends seamlessly together. The audience never knows where one begins and the other ends. In their surprising way, this two-piece band delights the crowds with their unique live performances. Inspired by the success of the festival and the reception they received, it was obvious that the music should go on. Formiga and Cigale was born and didn't have to wait long for their first concert. That December, a performance in Sint-Rochus Chapel in Hoegaarden, Belgium provided the setting for the beginning of their ongoing story.
Since then, Formiga and Cigale have been performing around Belgium, doing concerts and participating in cultural events. The work includes new pieces from around the world as well as own compositions. Since november the group can perform as a duo or with a Cobla an ensemble , mainly comprising wind instruments, which is native to Catalonia and has a sound that makes it unique.
Formiga and Cigale are regularly embarking on tours through France, Catalonia and Scotland. They also collaborate in different musical projects such as La compagnie du Phoenix Musical theatre for young audiences or with singers-songwriters such as Laurent Leemans the Imaginary Suitcase , Christopher J Brennan This site was designed with the.
