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Sultans of String are an instrumental music group based in Toronto, Ontario, combining elements of Spanish flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz. The group's leader Chris McKhool is a well known Canadian musician, and has received numerous awards for his work.
History
Founding members Chris McKhool and Kevin Laliberté began performing together in 2004, seeing potential in the combination of McKhool's six-stringed violin and Laliberté's flamenco guitar. The shared joy in their complex rhythms and melodies translated well to the stage, and they soon began recording and touring with a full band.
Members
Chris McKhool (Club Django, Jesse Cook, Pavlo) - six-stringed violinKevin Laliberté (Jesse Cook, the Chieftains) - flamenco guitarEddie Paton (Robert Michaels) - flamenco guitarDrew Birston (Chantal Kreviazuk) - bassChendy Leon (Alex Cuba, Parachute Club) - percussionguest contributors include:
David Woodhead (Stan Rogers, Loreena McKennitt) - bassAlberto Suarez - percussionBassam Bishara - oudAmanda Martinez - vocalsKen Whiteley – mandolinErnie Tollar – flute, ney, saxMaryem Tollar - vocals