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Confluence will present a house concert at The Canaan Institute on Sat Aug 10th, 2019 beginning at 7:00 pm followed by a jam session. This delightful, energetic mother-daughter duo performs traditional New England dance music along with modern variations with world influences.

CONFLUENCE, consisting of Nadine Dyskant-Miller (flute, foot percussion) and Barbara Dyskant (Piano/Keyboard), features creative high-energy arrangements of music of Quebec, Ireland, England, New England and beyond, both traditional and very contemporary, plus a wide selection of originals. Moods range from fiery reels to silky lyrical airs; twists and surprise abound. Touches of blues, Latin, and groove music are included. From large festivals to intimate living-room performances, their love for the music and appreciation of their audiences permeates each performance. Confluence enjoys playing for both concerts and contra dances.

NADINE DYSKANT-MILLER has always loved the flute. She has been in demand for concerts and contra dances since 2005, adding foot percussion in 2006 after a workshop with Paul Marchand. She is known for her beautiful, versatile sound, pulsating rhythms, and breathtaking technique. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Music as a composer and flutist, introducing students and faculty to traditional music while there. She also performs with the composers’ ensemble The Suburban Piano Quartet. In addition to music, she loves organic farming, plants, contra dancing, reading, camping, traveling, and hiking.

BARBARA DYSKANT loves playing piano in almost every style, and has performed traditional music since 2005. She is known for her creative melody lines, improvisation, rhythmic chording, and warmth. Starting as a classical student, she branched out into blues, Latin, and jazz, including her own nine-piece salsa band Madrugada. She fell in love with playing traditional music after Nadine coaxed her into attending a session. I love exploring connections between genres,” she remarked. Barbara also loves camping, photography, gardening, hiking, writing, swimming, contra dancing, and interesting conversations.

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