“When I heard your music, it made me feel so good. It made me feel like I was home.”
— Jack Askoty, Doig River First Nation Craftsman
“Finding the connection that we all share is what I seek. Music and poetry is the way that I do it.”
— Rita di Ghent
“di Ghent is a true original…This vocalist is a coveted Canadian treasure.”
— The Jazz Review
Rita di Ghent is an award-winning songwriter and vocalist. As a Canada Council Grant recipient Rita has played main stages from coast to coast in Canada and Internationally. Topping college charts, this iconoclast and inventor of a new musical genre has been heralded as one of Canada's most historically significant musical pioneers. Born in Canada and raised in Chicago, Rita returns to her roots in this collaborative project with fellow Hamiltonian, guitarist Brian Legere. When in a trio setting, di Ghent and Legere are joined by drummer Dave Johannesson.
THE LINE-UP:
Rita di Ghent: bass, vocals, keys, original music
Brian Legere: guitar, pedals
In a trio setting, di Ghent and Legere are joined by Dave Johannesson on drums
“One of the most interesting storytellers of the contemporary era.”
— New York Sun
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