| Sultans of String | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | World, instrumental |
| Website | www.sultansofstring.com |
| Members | |
| Chris McKhool Kevin Laliberté Eddie Paton Drew Birston Chendy Leon |
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| Notable instruments | |
| Six-stringed violin Flamenco guitar |
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Sultans of String are an instrumental music group based in Toronto, Ontario, combining elements of Spanish flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz.[1] The group's leader Chris McKhool is a well known Canadian musician, and has received numerous awards for his work.[2]
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Founding members Chris McKhool and Kevin Laliberté began performing together in 2004, seeing potential in the combination of McKhool's six-stringed violin and Laliberté's flamenco guitar.[3] The shared joy in their complex rhythms and melodies translated well to the stage, and they soon began recording and touring with a full band.
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Sultans of String have been nominated for numerous awards, including:
(also nominated for Ensemble of the Year and Pushing the Boundaries)[7]