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A self-taught musician, Sylvain Laberge discovered the Irish flute during the 1990s after a concert by the Chieftains where he was bowled over by a solo performance of Matt Molloy, the uncontested leader and ambassador of this powerful wooden flute. That concert increased his interest in the instrument, an interest which had begun while listening attentively to Jethro Tull albums during his teenage years.
From that moment, traditional music, especially that of Ireland, became the centre of his interests in his studies in anthropology. Shortly after, Sylvain founded Bonhomme Setter and in its first year, the group recorded an album, En tombant du troisième.
Through the years Sylvain has remained the central pillar of the line-up and his interest for traditional music and the various cultures of the world guides the musical journey of Bonhomme Setter. He also produces the group’s albums, thanks to his many years of experience in recording.
In the early 2000s, he honed his skill in Toronto with Loretto Reed, the renowned Irish flute player who has been living in Canada for many years. At the same time, recording projects and concerts with the progressive rock group, Sense, allowed him to grow musically in other areas. Sylvain has also been a member of Rosheen, Nuada, Sense and has joined in many studio recordings, with the likes of Jupiter 9, Chantois, Melia, Crépuscule and Les Ensorceleurs.
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