Tri Continental

"Tri-Continental" is a Canadian blues, folk, and world music group consisting of Bill Bourne, Lester Quitzau, and Madagascar Slim. They released several albums, including a self-titled debut, though the availability of these on the LP (vinyl) format may vary by release and region.

Tri-Continental is a Canadian blues, folk, and world music group. The group was formed in the late 1990s and consists of:

Bill Bourne (acoustic guitar, fiddle)
Lester Quitzau (slide, electric, and acoustic guitar)
Madagascar Slim (guitar, valiha)

They are known for blending folk and African music and won a Juno Award in 2001 for their self-titled debut album. Their most recent album, Dust Dance, was released in 2018. Co-founder Bill Bourne passed away in April 2022.