So Long Seven is a delicious mix of jazz, classical, blues, folk, and music from around the world is both a funky, relentless force and an atmospheric cornucopia of sound. Nestled in the rhythmic drive of tabla player Ravi Naimpally, Neil Hendry (guitar), William Lamoureux (violin), and Tim Posgate (banjo) create an aural space beyond boundaries.

This highly skilled quartet references several global traditions including traditional musical forms of India, Europe, Africa and the many musical traditions of the Americas, in a unique and cohesive cultural bridge. So Long Seven has performed in Canada’s top global music venue, Small World Music Centre, and have played concerts and clubs across the country. From a tour of Vancouver Island, appearances at Victoria Jazz Festival, Ontario’s Hillside Music Festival, and Sunfest, the band is a national force.

On So Long Seven’s latest recording, frogs, elephants, stars and indigenous modernist painter Kenojuak Ashevak are all inspirations for new tunes. Produced by violinist William Lamoureux, it includes his arrangements for string quartet and original compositions such as l’unique étoile de la tolérance. The track Mara features the exceptional Hindustani vocalist Samidha Joglekar, who frequently collaborates with the band at both live concerts and on recordings. only elephants know her name continues the band’s tradition of exploring new musical territory and is a joyful salve for our complex times. Only Elephants Know Her Name has been nominated in two categories at the Canadian Folk Music Awards.