Kouskous is a World Folk Music duo that features Mediterranean inspired vocal inflections and guitar stylings peppered with spicy and exotic Middle-Eastern Rhythms. Gary Cohen fronts Kouskous and provides vocals, guitar and lead percussion while Amber Woods adds back-up percussion on a variety of instruments and the occasional vocals.
Music to set the mood for your special occasion, entertainment for a festival or to enjoy at a concert
In a concert setting, Kouskous presents a diverse program which reflects their sense of humor and rhythmic sensibilities showcasing a variety of languages including English, French and Ladino (Judeo-Spanish).
At a party, Kouskous brings great grooves, and driving beats for dancing, as well as soft and sweet gentle music to set the tone and provide a musical background for meals, events, or other special occasions.
Take a Musical Tour of Victoria from the comfort of a chair with songs that tell the story of the early days in Victoria, B.C. Tunes featuring: Scandals, Rum-running, Gold Rush, Sinking of the Lusitania, Nautical History are all included.
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