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Formiga and Cigale met in 2010 in Brussels. With its origins in France and Catalonia, this Belgium-based duo is powered by a Celtic harp and a violin. Its sound is an exploration of the modern elements of folk music while still keeping its core essence. Their vocals are distinctive, with an overlapping style which blends seamlessly together. The audience never knows where one begins and the other ends. In their surprising way, this two-piece band delights the crowds with their unique live performances.

The group’s first EP was released in October 2012. In June 2016 Formiga and Cigale released their LP, a CD recorded at Studio Igloo (Brussels). The work includes new pieces from around the world as well as own compositions. The work was nominated at Catalan Music Awards - Premis Enderrock 2017 in the categories of Best Folk Album 2016 and Best Folk Song 2016.

Formiga and Cigale are regularly embarking on tours through France, Catalonia and Scotland. They also collaborate in different musical projects.

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"Talented musicians and wonderful entertainers!" Neil Johnson - Chairman, London Chamber Music Society at Kings Place.

"Een frisse mix van neoklassiek en folk, maar met een hoek af. De inspiratiebronnen reiken van de middeleeuwen tot anno nu en de nummers mogen keer op keer een complexloos hedendaags jasje aantrekken." Dark Entries Online Magazine.

"They are really adorable people and brilliant musicians. They play what I would call ‘lady of the lake music with a Monty Python twist" Laurent Leemans, musician-songwriter The imaginary Suitcase.

"El treball està farcit de la seva habitual varietat de ritmes i sons, però enriquit amb una elevada maduresa musical". Sons de la Mediterrània-Enderrock.cat magazine.

"Une énergie incroyable, une poésie détonante, de la subtilité et du style pour un duo vibrant de talent... Les deux musiciennes envoient de la finesse à coup de polyphonie et d'arpèges". La librairie Michèle Firk de la Parole Errante à Montreuil aime Formiga + Cigale