The information in this biography was published in 2015, based on interviews prior to that date. Later events and accomplishments may not be included.
Amand Arsenault
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Name
Arsenault, Amand
Pronunciation Guide
ar-MOND AR-se-no
Dates
1928-
Where Raised
Residence
Occupation
fisherman
Role
Guitarist
Amand Arsenault is a skilled guitarist, harmonica player, and singer from the Evangeline Coast region; for decades he was the regular accompanist for his brother, fiddler Eddy Arsenault. Here he offers an unaccompanied example of turluter, also known as jigging, tuning, or mouth music.
Images
Eddy Arsenault with brother Amand and pianist Hilda Chiasson of Cape Breton, Atlantic Jamboree 1992
Left to right : Amand Arsenault, Albert Arsenault and his father Eddy Arsenault. Acadian Festival (Abram-Village, 1977). Photo by Loretta Arsenault.
L-R: Hélène Arsenault Bergeron, Peter Arsenault, Amand Arsenault, & Eddy Arsenault at Atlantic Jamboree, 1991
Tune Selections
| Acadian Song | Accompanied by: Amand Arsenault, gtr | info |