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The Blackbird Duo
John Goulart Classical Guitar
Karen J Minish Soprano
This award winning duo has enchanted and delighted audiences with it's versatile and unique blend of classical and popular music. Ranging from an eclectic assortment of romantic ballads, to Spanish and South American folksongs, to boradway and opera. Karen and John, both established artists in their own fields, bring their dynamic talents together to create a wonderful entainment package not to be missed! Their duo had the distinct honour of being chosen as one of the classical acts for the Alberta Tracks Centennail Tour, and their collaborative CD Malaguena was the recipient of an Alberta Recording Industries Association Award (ARIA) for Best Specialty Artist.
Critics are saying...
"Speechless once again..."
"...many thanks for making a very memorable experience...We were thrilled to say the least!"
"John Goulart and Karen J Minish combined their talents to delight their audience...Karen has a big voice. She has both sweetness and power. With each new selection I found myslef thinking that this had to be the best one yet, but she kept surpassing herself...At the close of the concert they received a standing ovation. I hope we hear them again."
-Pincher Creek Echo
He (John Goulart) is now clearly one of the outstanding guitarists in this country"
- Jan Narvesan, Waterloo Gazette
John Goulart Classical Guitar
Karen J Minish Soprano
This award winning duo has enchanted and delighted audiences with it's versatile and unique blend of classical and popular music. Ranging from an eclectic assortment of romantic ballads, to Spanish and South American folksongs, to boradway and opera. Karen and John, both established artists in their own fields, bring their dynamic talents together to create a wonderful entainment package not to be missed! Their duo had the distinct honour of being chosen as one of the classical acts for the Alberta Tracks Centennail Tour, and their collaborative CD Malaguena was the recipient of an Alberta Recording Industries Association Award (ARIA) for Best Specialty Artist.
Critics are saying...
"Speechless once again..."
"...many thanks for making a very memorable experience...We were thrilled to say the least!"
"John Goulart and Karen J Minish combined their talents to delight their audience...Karen has a big voice. She has both sweetness and power. With each new selection I found myslef thinking that this had to be the best one yet, but she kept surpassing herself...At the close of the concert they received a standing ovation. I hope we hear them again."
-Pincher Creek Echo
He (John Goulart) is now clearly one of the outstanding guitarists in this country"
- Jan Narvesan, Waterloo Gazette