Event Description

Le Vent du Nord has been a leading force in Québec’s exciting and progressive Francophone folk movement for almost 25 years. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while their highly rhythmic and soulful music, rooted in the Celtic diaspora, is enhanced with a broad range of global influences.

Le Vent du Nord have enjoyed meteoric success, performing well over 2,000 concerts over four continents. They’ve received several prestigious awards, including a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two JUNOs, a Félix at ADISQ, a Canadian Folk Music Award and “Artist of the Year” at the Folk Alliance International Annual Gala. The group regularly appears on Canadian, American, French, and U.K. television and radio and have participated in a wide variety of special musical projects that exhibit their great finesse and flexibility.

Le Vent du Nord look beyond the standard approaches to tradition in their collaborations. They’ve created a symphonic concert that, according to Voir Montreal, “puts all traditional folk naysayers to shame.” On stage these five friends create intense, joyful and dynamic live performances that expand the bounds of tradition in striking global directions.