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Joining forces in Glasgow in 2018, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira were already two well-established musicians, who found together a kindred musical spirit. With Jocelyn on fiddle and Ellen on cello, they push boundaries between traditional and contemporary genres to create a powerfully uplifting and soulful performance. 

On stage, their instruments weave a rhythmic, textured sound with nuanced fiddle-cello interplay. Complemented with vocal harmonies and lively stepdancing, they bring life and fire into original tunes, and high-energy repertoire from Scotland, Ireland, North America, and Scandinavia. FolkWorld Magazine calls them “A dazzling duo!”. 

Jocelyn & Ellen have been gracing stages and delighting audiences in North America, the UK, and Europe with their album, All It Brings. Awarded 2024 "Traditional Album of the Year" at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, FolkWales Magazine calls the album “Wonderful, captivating... the most joyous and uplifting album in the entire galaxy.” 

Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira, Fiddle and Cello Celtic Duo

Photo: Dystopia Glasgow

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Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira, Fiddle and Cello Duo

Photo: Martin Venherm

Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira, Fiddle and Cello Celtic Duo

Photo: Lorand Szasz

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Highlights

•  Canadian Folk Music Awards
   Traditional Album of the Year Winner 2024

•  Western Canadian Music Awards
   Instrumental Artist of the Year Nominee 2024

•  International Acoustic Music Awards
   Best Group/Duo Finalist 2023

•  Global Music Awards
   Duo - Bronze Winner 2022

•  20+ Feature articles and reviews (North America, UK)

•  60+ Radio stations: 
   Live broadcasts, interviews and airplay on CBC, BBC, and
   community radio (North America, UK, Europe, Australia)

•  Best of 2022 List ranking on CiTR Saturday Edge
“First rate musicians... It’s not difficult to warm to this duo, whose infectious smiles remain on their faces throughout each of the two sets. A hugely enjoyable evening.”

— My Northern Skies

“Performers who ticked just about every box you can think of, providing a packed and appreciative audience with an evening of sublime music-making. If this made-in-heaven duo ever come onto your radar, stop whatever you're doing and go to see them. They gave us a magical evening: you too will be spellbound.”

— Tykes Stirrings Magazine

“Top-flight musicians. Jocelyn and Ellen absolutely charmed the socks and stockings off the packed audience. The fabulous interplay between Jocelyn’s fiddle and Ellen’s ‘cello is unique; the music runs rich with French Canadian, Cape Breton, old-time American and Celtic folk styles, and those lovely harmonies just cannot be beat.”

— FolkWales Magazine

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Awarded “Traditional Album of the Year” at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Jocelyn & Ellen's album, All It Brings, is a celebration of hope and resilience. The album features nuanced fiddle-cello interplay, vocal harmonies, and guest guitar accompaniment.

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