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Renowned as wonderful ambassadors of la Francophonie, Le Vent du Nord is
also acknowledged as an influential force and key player in Quebec’s traditional
folk music revival. Since the group’s founding in 2002, the quartet has racked
up several prestigious awards, including 2 JUNOS (Canada’s Grammys),
2 Canadian Folk Music Awards, 1 Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros
(France) and Artist of the Year at Folk Alliance International (US).
AGENCES DE SPECTACLES /
BOOKING PARTNERS
World – PS Paré
pspare.com
+1 (514) 521-4445
USA – FLi Artists
FLiArtists.com
+1 (310) 928-1009
While exhibiting serious folk chops, Le Vent du Nord knows how to connect
Quebecois tradition meaningfully to the larger musical world. The group
relishes collaboration with diverse musicians, including everyone from Väsen
to Harry Manx, Julie Fowlis, The Chieftains to pan-Mediterranean ensemble
Constantinople and several Symphonic orchestras.
UK – Adastra
adastra-music.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1377 217662
France – La lune dans les pieds
lalunedanslespieds.com
+33 01 41 74 00 38
“ The quartet Le Vent du Nord is a leading force
in the province’s progressive folk movement ”
– LOS ANGELES TIMES (USA)
Scandinavia – Hill-Aina Steffenach
[email protected]
+0 (0) 4790767664
Italia – Geomusic
geomusic.it
+39 035 73 20 05
MAISON DE DISQUE / LABEL
Borealis Records
borealisrecords.com
+1 (416) 530-4288
ÉDITEUR / PUBLISHER
Éditorial Avenue
editorialavenue.com
+1 (514) 285-4453
“ Le Vent du Nord have become «the leading
exponents of Quebec’s culture» ”
– WORLD MUSIC NETWORK (UK)
Photos: Alistaire Cassidy
LEVENTDUNORD.COM
BUREAU / MAIN OFFICE
SIMON BEAUDRY
NICOLAS BOULERICE
vocals, electroacoustic hurdy-gurdy, piano
RÉJEAN BRUNET
basses, diatonic accordion, jaw harp, piano, vocals
OLIVIER DEMERS
violin, guitar, foot-tapping, mandolin, vocals
Photos: Sean Purser
vocals, bouzouki, guitar
Les Productions Le Vent du Nord /
La Compagnie du Nord
CP 292, Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu
Québec Canada J0L1R0
[email protected]
+1 (450) 909-0940
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WOMEX 2015 STANDS:
CINARS / FOLQUEBEC / BRITISH ARTS COUNCIL / NORTH AMERICA ALLEY
ON THE ROAD
FOR 2016-2017
With the release of their eighth CD Juno Awards-winning Quebecois
quartet Le Vent du Nord is embarking on a new Worlwide Tour.
Le Vent du Nord is still pushing the envelope and exploring new sounds with stunning
vocal arrangements, instrumental textures and the often-astounding togetherness
they’ve built their legend on.
The show takes the audience through timeless stories and songs evoking often-forgotten episodes of Quebec’s history with poetic descriptions that are destined to
endure.The songs on Têtu overcome any and all language and cultural barriers, so,
as the cold weather makes sap rise, let the words and music of this terrific new show
lift your feelings, heart, and soul. Don’t miss Le Vent du Nord – they’re as magnetic
on stage than on record. Their performances are a blast and their musicianship
unparalleled!
BRINGING L’ESPRIT DU QUÉBEC
TO THE WORLD
The quartet’s musical talents and strong and luminous stage presence are now
recognized worldwide as evidenced in record sales approaching eighty undred
thousand units.
TÊTU WITH STRING QUARTET
True to a creative process that keeps on getter better at reaching out to all kinds
of audiences, Le Vent du Nord present a special version of their TÊTU show with a
string quartet, just like on the CD by the same title, for a total of 8 musicians on stage.
Delightful and spectacular across the board.
“ Their performance was spectacular –
definitely a highlight of the season ”
– Manager, Community Programs CARNEGIE HALL (NYC, 2014)
Along with their terrific musicianship Le Vent du Nord have brilliantly connected
Quebecois musical tradition to a larger musical world and in doing so have turned
lost traditions into new and intense dynamic performances.
ALSO A VAILABLE
And now, despite a frenetic live schedule over the last decade (more than 1500
concerts across North America and Europe), the band has embarked on a new
touring cycle with their latest show, Têtu (Determined) based on it’s eight album
release and one that sees the band play to, and develop, existing and new strengths.
While exhibiting serious folk chops, Le Vent du Nord knows how to connect Quebecois
tradition meaningfully to the larger musical world. The group relishes collaboration
with diverse musicians, including everyone from Väsen to Harry Manx, Julie Fowlis,
and The Chieftains to pan-Mediterranean ensemble Constantinople and several
symphonic orchestras.
* [“Determined”]
BABELMED MUNDIAL MONTREAL
TRADITIONAL, FOLK & SYMPHONIC
An incredible full-length symphonic concert including 17 works from Le Vent du Nord’s
repertoire (all symphonic arrangements by Tom Myron). A hit for ALL audiences.
NEW CD
LE VENT DU NORD & FRIENDS SPECIAL
CONCERTS, RECENTS COLLABORATIONS
“ It would be a stony-hearted listenner indeed who wasn’t eventually
charmed by Le Vent du Nord ” – Kate Molleson HERALD SCOTLAND
BBC TELEVISION, BBC3 & BBC SCOTLAND:
Misses & Messieurs @ Celtic Connections Glasgow
« Leave a positive feelgood feeling all over the body ». LIRA MAGAZINE (SWEDEN)
FRANCE BLEU ET ORCHESTRE RÉGIONAL DE NORMANDIE:
Le Vent du Nord Symphonique à Tatihou
« Exceptionally skilled, exceptionally experienced, and exceptionally entertaining.»
– Glen Herbert SING OUT! (2015, US)
«Québec couldn’t hope for better advocates of its folk music.»
– Tim Woodhall SONGLINE MAGAZINE#77 (UK)
Photo: Victor Chang
NOMINEE Best Traditional Album nomination
at Canadian Folk Music Awards (Gala Nov 7, 2015)
CBC RADIO 2 / Espace Musique
Televisión Nacional Colombia
NPR: A Prairie Home Companion’s opening season radio show (USA)