The Truth We Hold: A Métis Kitchen Party
The Truth We Hold is a vibrant acoustic concert experience rooted in the spirit of the Métis kitchen party—where music, stories, and community come together around the fire.
Led by celebrated Métis fiddler Alyssa Katrine, the performance blends powerful songwriting with the lively energy of traditional Métis fiddle music. Joined by acclaimed Métis singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume (vocals, guitar), Danton Delbaere-Sawchuk (cello, guitar, vocals), and Kyler Tapscott (guitar, vocals), the ensemble creates a rich, acoustic sound that moves seamlessly between driving fiddle tunes, heartfelt songs, and stories drawn from Métis history and lived experience.
At the heart of the performance is the fiddle—an instrument that has long been central to Métis gatherings, celebrations, and storytelling traditions. Spirited reels and jigs sit alongside contemporary songs inspired by real people, places, and moments in Métis history. Between songs, the artists share stories that bring these histories to life, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the resilience, joy, and complexity of Métis culture.
The Truth We Hold invites audiences into the warmth and energy of a kitchen party: a space where music is shared, stories travel across generations, and everyone is welcomed into the circle.
The result is a dynamic and deeply human performance—part concert, part storytelling gathering—that celebrates the enduring spirit of Métis music and community.
Led by celebrated Métis fiddler Alyssa Katrine, the performance blends powerful songwriting with the lively energy of traditional Métis fiddle music. Joined by acclaimed Métis singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume (vocals, guitar), Danton Delbaere-Sawchuk (cello, guitar, vocals), and Kyler Tapscott (guitar, vocals), the ensemble creates a rich, acoustic sound that moves seamlessly between driving fiddle tunes, heartfelt songs, and stories drawn from Métis history and lived experience.
At the heart of the performance is the fiddle—an instrument that has long been central to Métis gatherings, celebrations, and storytelling traditions. Spirited reels and jigs sit alongside contemporary songs inspired by real people, places, and moments in Métis history. Between songs, the artists share stories that bring these histories to life, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the resilience, joy, and complexity of Métis culture.
The Truth We Hold invites audiences into the warmth and energy of a kitchen party: a space where music is shared, stories travel across generations, and everyone is welcomed into the circle.
The result is a dynamic and deeply human performance—part concert, part storytelling gathering—that celebrates the enduring spirit of Métis music and community.
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Luminato at Harbourfront
