Wind Rose (2022)
ยฉ Jocelyn Pettit. Photo ยฉ Audrey Thizy
โA fiery, vibrant and thoroughly beautiful stormer.โ
โMarvellous contemporary music rooted in multi-hued history.โ
โA captivating album.โ
wind rose
/ หwind- rลz /
1. an ancient nautical compass
2. a modern mapping tool for measuring winds
3. a metaphor for the influences that guide the currents of life.
This album features 12 tracks, with original compositions inspired by journey and self-discovery, and fresh interpretations of traditional and contemporary tunes. It brings listeners through uplifting melodies, rhythmic grooves, soulful songs, and lively dance tunes.
Wind Rose was nominated for โSolo Artist of the Yearโ at the 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards, and โGlobal Artist of the Yearโ at the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards.
Music Videos:
โIf you love highly crafted, beautifully played music of any genre, you will love this album. So what are you waiting for?โ
PHASE 1 โ It was so much fun creating music with this awesome team! Here are photos, mainly from The Woodshop Recording Studio (Duncan, BC):
Jocelyn Pettit (fiddle, guitar, vocals, pieds)
Photo: Zak Cohen
Adam Dobres (guitar)
Photo: Zak Cohen
Erik Musseau (whistle, vocals)
Photo: Zak Cohen
Lauri Lyster (percussion)
Photo: Zak Cohen
L-R: Zak Cohen (engineer), Siew Wan Khoo (piano), Jocelyn, Joel Pettit (percussion, vocals)
Boris Favre (bass), Alex Penney (engineer)
Monarch Studios, Vancouver, BC
Photo: Zak Cohen
A special thank you to FACTOR and Creative BC for their support.
PHASE 2 โ It was a treat recording with these amazing musicians and guest collaborators at Gorbals Sound (Glasgow, Scotland)!
Martin OโNeill (bodhran)
Ali Hutton (guitar)
Chris Gray (piano, whistle)
Ellen Gira (cello)
