Hypnotic Wheels

French blues fusion trio

Hypnotic Wheels is a French trio known for their unique blend of North Mississippi Hill Country blues with French folk music elements. The band consists of Tia Gouttebel on guitar and vocals, Marc Glomeau on percussion, and Gilles Chabenat on the hurdy-gurdy, an ancient European stringed instrument. They have gained recognition for their cross-cultural musical experiments and have been noted for their project "Muddy Gurdy," which involved traveling to Mississippi to collaborate with local blues musicians. This project aimed to create a fusion of the raw sounds of American blues with the hypnotic rhythms of the hurdy-gurdy, resulting in a distinctive sound that bridges different musical traditions and cultures. The band's work has been appreciated for its innovative approach to roots music and its contribution to the ongoing dialogue between traditional and contemporary music forms.