Affinitée
Founder member of Affinitée, is accordionist Basil Bunelik.
Like many dedicated accordionists, Basil has always had an interest in the French tradition and when joined by an outstanding French singer Affinitée was created. Their show Piaf Comes to Life was soon performing to great acclaim up and down the country.
Now the show goes on as we present
Affinité, - Encore
All About Affinitée
Perfect music for a memorable French event!
Affinitée are based in Devon, UK, ans are comprised of top class musicians who share a passion for French chansons and music. Together we present powerful renditions of some of France's most treasured songs by Piaf, Brel, Trenet and others.
“Affinitée bring to vivid life the cafe society in an emotive concert of the highest order” Dorset Echo
Djamila is a truly outstanding French singer. and chef.
She has lived in Devon for over 20 years but has never lost a bit of her French passion for food and song
Toby Morgan, guitar, is a well-respected exponent of the Manouche style of guitar made famous by Django Reinhard in 1940's Paris. Toby joined Affinitée in 2005 and has toured extensively with the group ever since. He also plays Gypsy Jazz with Appel Direct and teaches guitar at Dartington College of Arts.
Tim Heming is a highly versatile musician usually playing guitar with Affinitée, or sometimes double bass. He is part of the Gypsy Jazz duo Appel Direct, a regular member of world music band Signs of Life and a frequent member of Swervy World - the highly entertaining street band that brings cabaret to the high street.
Basil Bunelik is an intelligent accordionist who shares his love for Edith Piaf with the French singer Djamila. So should the two remain unknown only because they do not reinvent the Piaf, but rather pay tribute to its repertoire in a sophisticated and serious way? If you discovered this duo with their interpretations of the chansons in a café or a small club, you would definitely be delighted. Djamila has this strong and deep warm voice, and Basil, as a master of chords, knows exactly how to accompany her to the best of his ability.. Very very nice. SKUG musikcultur (translated )