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Louise Dessertine

Louise began singing in ChœurMaha in 1991, then became a founding member of Ensemble Rubia, a four-woman a cappella ensemble whose repertoire spanned continents and centuries. She composed original pieces for Rubia and discovered her passion and hidden talent for song writing. In 2005, she began performing solo at spoken word events, poetry readings, book and art launches, fund raising events. The response to her fresh, original and unassuming style has been enthusiastic. Louise composes and sings for sheer pleasure, song writing, collaborating and performing have become a vital and indispensable part of her life, and help her maintain balance for her work as a therapist specialized in trauma. Louise composes in English,French and on occasion in Spanish; her English compositions are in the folk-roots genre. Her French chanson style is influenced by both Quebecois and French chansonniers and composers. She collaborates closely with the guitarist andarranger, Rodrigo Salazar, who brings depth and diversity to her compositions.She performs in Cafés and Bistros in and around Montreal accompanied by Rodrigo Salazar on guitar, Mikhaëlle Salazar on violin and second voice, Olivier Salazar on keyboard and Sergiu Popa on accordion. For a taste of her music: http://www.reverbnation.com/louisedessertine Contact: louisedessertine@gmail.com 514-799-3789

This song was written in 2013 as a celebration of the water that surrounds us in all its forms, and how water is essential to the existence of life itself on this planet. Our bodies are over 90% water, and in many traditional cultures water is cherished and considered sacred. In our contemporary world, we have lost sight of the preciousness ofthis essential element, taking it for granted when it is plentiful and doing very little to protect it. Water has simply become another “product” to be consumed. By emphasizing our kinship to water, I hope to rekindle the recognition and respect we have towards this element that is both sacred and the source of life. and life-giving element.

https://youtu.be/_vhHg4KzMvs

Arrangement for marimba by Olivier Salazar