ABOUT Martin Daigle
SESSION TITLE: Performance of “Freeze!” by Jason Noble
The 2022 winner of Music NB’s Innovator of the Year award, Martin Daigle is an interdisciplinary performer, composer, researcher, and producer from New Brunswick, Canada. Flourishing from creative foundations as a drummer and percussionist, his diverse work as a performer, composer and researcher pushes the boundaries between audio-visual and electro-acoustic art. Martin’s innovative approach to percussion music utilizes electronic devices; notably, ongoing research in the development of an “augmented drum kit,” which combines acoustic drum sounds, digital samples, and visual manipulations for a truly unique result.
Well versed as a performer and studio artist, Martin’s artistry spans many genres including rock, jazz, and classical percussion, and he has performed in festivals including Festival des Musiques de Création, Performing Media Festival, Open Ears Festival, Halifax Jazz Festival, Acadie Rock, and many more.
