Carrousel keep on turning
Carrousel – aka Sophie Burande and Léonard Gogniat from canton Jura – release their fourth album, “Filigrane”, on 29 September. Recorded with a first-rate group of guest musicians at ICP Studios in Brussels, the duo – both originally accordionists – have not lost the knack for subtle and yet catchy songs that live and breathe […]
Swiss bands on the road
Several Swiss acts are going to be very busy in the next few months, touring various corners of Europe. First off are Serafyn from Basel. The three women with their acoustic guitars, celli and gentle voices will be supporting the veteran singer/songwriter Tanita Tikaram on a 15-date tour of Germany, Switzerland and Austria, followed, in […]
New albums: Carrousel, Francesco Lago & Es Brennt – Was Tun?
When they first ran into other, Sophie Burande from the South of France and Léonard Gogniat from canton Jura, aka Carrousel, were both acordionists. Pooling their song-writing talents as well as their voices and acordions, they have long since extended their instrumental range to include guitars, drums, bass and a variety of other sounds. Their […]
