DOBACARACOL It all started in 1998, with a chance meeting between Doba and Caracol (Doriane Fabreg and Carole Facal) during a wild rave party. The connection and chemistry between them was immediate. So began a great adventure where their vocal and percussive talents came together to create their own unique musical style and groove. Initially as a duo, they performed traditional songs and chants from various countries, harvesting and perfecting their various musical and cultural backgrounds. Five years later, the two founding members of DobaCaracol surrounded themselves with four exceptionnaly talented musicians to render songs with subtle and orginal styles and arrangements reflecting their diverse musical and cultural influences. This highly colourful and tasteful mixture of French and foreign language lends itself beautifully to music, creating an alliance of organic and modern sound. With the release of an independent record in 2001 ( « Le Calme son »), DobaCaracol participated in various major international festivals alongside such artists as : Alpha Blondy, Tryo, La Rue Kétanou and many more. They gained further experience and noteriety as back up singers with several international artists that allowed them to trot the globe and pursue their quest of musical and cultural exploration in far away areas such as Egypt, the Seychelles Islands, South Africa, Europe and the United States. In 2004, DobaCaracol sign a recording contract with Montreal’s hottest independent label, Indica Records for their second album, « Soley ». With renown arranger/producer Francois Lalonde (Lhasa, Jean Leloup) at the helm, they have released a mature and sensitive masterpiece that leaves no one indifferent… DOBACARACOL is a world class music act that’s quickly climbing up the charts in Quebec and in Canada (this week, their album “Soley” (released 2005) is #8 in Quebec and #40 on Canada’s Nielsen Soundscan Top 200 Albums in terms of sales – very impressive for a French language album). Strong interest is developing worldwide and their management team is currently in talks with labels, distributors and promoters in Europe, Japan and Australia.
DOBACARACOL is a 6 member world-music group with beautiful harmonies and a unique blend of African, reggae and funk influences. The group has taken off on the strength of their latest album, “Soley” (2005) and their single “Etrange”, which is on heavy rotation on Quebec radio since the Spring. The video for "Etrange" stayed a record 3 months on Musique Plus’ "Top 5". A second single is about to be released. http://www.showbizz.net/section_quebec.php?article=20050628144845
DOBACARACOL performed at LIVE8 in Barrie, Ontario this past July 2nd, alongside other top Canadian acts such as Brian Adams, Barenaked Ladies, Blue Rodeo and Neil Young.
This year alone, DOBACARACOL toured in Africa, Mexico, France, and are now doing the Quebec festival circuit this Summer, including a big show at Les Francofolies August 2nd. They are preparing for a 3-week tour of Australia this Fall. « … they litterally bewitch even the most apathetic… a mixture of earth and air, textured atmospheres with a strong feminine touch; songwritting with African, reggae, and modern influences that blend together in a completely original manner. » (Yves Bernard, Journal ICI, Montreal) « … two Quebec music queens… two mermaid voices, at times soft and sensual, at tmes frantic and frenzied. A real treat for the ears… » (Journal Sud Ouest, Larochelle, France) « … a tribal sensuality emanates from their blend of songs and chants, the same as their trance-dance body motions… These incomparable percussionists, a musical Siamese pair, incarnate ultimate gracefulness!…absolute genies with their bedeveilled percussions… » (Serge Beyer, Longueur d’Ondes, France) Contact: info@topshelf.com.au or +61 408 962 319
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