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"Desolation Row", performed by Gabrielle Louise (www.gabriellelouise.com) with Michael Bellar, in concert at the Institute of Musical Traditions (www.imtfolk.org), Takoma Park, Takoma Park, MD, USA on June 16, 2012.

Gabrielle Louise is a nationally touring troubadour noted for her poignant lyrics (a two-time John Lennon Songwriting Contest finalist, winner of the Jack Maher Songwriting Award) and lush voice. Gabrielle Louise's music is anchored deeply in folk, but undeniably drawn to rich harmonies and melodic adventurism. Her sound has the earthy feel of early Joni Mitchell while also veering into the spirited delivery of fellow genre-hopping artist Martin Sexton. Unafraid to take a random musical escapade in the name of inspiration, Gabrielle is at one moment folkie and ethereal, the next moment a smoky jazz chanteuse. Recently, she's fallen very much in love with Argentine Tango, and is committing time to studying to play and sing tango standards.

Sound: Dave Eisner, Dave Richardson

Camera: Laura Christoplos, Dick Tufts, Annie Odean, Ralph Lillie

Editing: Ralph Lillie

© 2012, Institute of Musical Traditions