Wesley PRESENTS Emilyn Stam and John David Williams

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Wesley PRESENTS and Mill Race Folk Traditions are thrilled to bring one of Canada’s most captivating folk duos to Wesley United Church this March. Emilyn Stam and John David Williams are breathing new life into centuries-old folk music — and making it impossible to stand still.

This acclaimed Canadian duo weaves together clarinet, violin, diatonic and chromatic accordions to create a sound that is equal parts ancient and alive. Drawing on a rich range of influences — Klezmer, early jazz and blues, and fiddle traditions from Canada and beyond — Emilyn and John take audiences on a joyful, foot-stomping journey across time and tradition.

“It satisfies the feet and it also does a very good job on the heart.” — Chris Nickson, RootsWorld (USA)

“Emilyn and John have a tremendous way of progressing folk music that is respectful but at the same time so freeing and playful.” — Tom Power, CBC

Canadian Folk Music Award nominees and internationally recognized for their virtuosity and warmth, the duo have released four acclaimed albums. Their latest, Iris, is a stunning collection of traditional tunes from Limousin, France — and they’re bringing it to stages across Ontario this winter and spring.

www.emilynandjohn.com

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