EMILE BENOIT - VIVE LA ROSE

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Emile Benoit is one of Newfoundland's master fiddle players. Having received the lifetime achievment award from the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council in 1992; Emile then went on the celebrate his "40th 39th birthday". Vive la Rose is the last project of Emile's before passing away; all his own compositions, it's a beautiful album celebrating Emile's extensive contribution to Newfoundland's musical history. Vive La Rose was produced by Amber Music in St. John's, Newfoundland and retails at 19.99.