I developed a passion for the harmonica about 20 years ago.  Over the years, I felt the urge of leaving the traditional musical path that many tend to identify to the harmonica. The great value of freedom of expression, that is so dear to everyone but so difficult to set in motion, is also very important to the musician. The balance between the musical expression and the harassment of my neighbors’ aural sense leads to the search of a harmony that allows expression at the edge of my comfort zone. In order to express myself musically, in a free and honest way, I hobbled towards various musical horizons. Through this process, which at times felt more like an escape, the soloist suddenly became a melodist.

My sound has matured into a swifter and more ringing musical phrasing. Latino and African sounds blend in perfectly with my playing while the main melody remains occidental. The influence of rock guitarists is very present in my music. The dynamic of the songs are very guitar oriented. My musical project is based on diversity and emotion.

My first album "Café des solitudes" is an all out harmonica project : the soft bellows of the harmonicist who refuses the institutionalization of his instrument. Diversity and emotion are the drive force of my playing and subsequently the core of the album.

I intend to record a second album with my partner in crime Sylvain Charest.  Charest is a sound engineer, outstanding multi-instrumentalist and composer. He signed all the tracks on "Café Des Solitudes".    This second association (St-amour-Charest) will, i hope,  lead the way to the recording of an album where the harmonica will sing creative latin melodies. 

Have a look at my "Myspace" profile at: www.myspace.com/sylvainstamour