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Basil, Toby and Djamila share a passion for that most passionate of singers, Edith Piaf. Together they present powerful renditions
of some of her most famous songs,
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Our music
is based on the performances of Edith Piaf, especially her earlier recordings with a small band and accordion accompaniment,
for intimacy & that flavour of France.
Piaffinitee can present a varied programme suitable for arts festivals, cafes, cabaret, etc We are based in Totnes, Devon,
South-West England and can travel anywhere when appropriate.
Click below to download excerpts from our live CD. There are more clips on the CD page.
La Foule (400k)
Non, Je ne Regrette Rien
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Our background
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Djamila, our outstanding French singer, came from the South of France about thirteen years ago, to live in Devon, UK. She
has had a lifelong affection for the chansons of Edith Piaf and can relate directly to the emotional roundabout on which Piaf
travelled much of her life. Her passion comes through in her performances which are totally committed and heartfelt.
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Basil Bunelik has Ukranian blood and it was whilst living in Lviv, that he learnt piano from an inspirational Armenian. His
first professional band, in London, was with Billy Ocean, and it was only later he turned to accordion, first playing with
the Balalaika Dance Group and then forming his own instrumental group Troika, which toured arts centres and festivals all
over the UK in the 80"s. Later he played klezmer with Merlin Shepherd and formed City Streets Klezmer band based in
Exeter. He also accompanies John Holden, one of the few professional balalaika players in the UK.
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