Portage Toronto, Ontario
Portage is a “super-group” of Canadian musicians bringing you high energy fiddling and innovative arrangements. Leaders in their stylistic fields, members of Portage are rooted in Newfoundland, Quebec, Ontario, the Prairies, Appalachia and the West Coast: Jean Hewson (vocals/guitar), Anne Lederman (fiddle, voice, piano). Erynn Marshall (fiddle), Laura Risk (fiddle) Christina Smith (cello, fiddle). ... more
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