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"Gens du pays" is considered by many Quebecers as Quebec’s national anthem. The song was written by Gilles Vigneault, and composed by Gaston Rochon and Gille...
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While traveling through the Canadian province of Quebec, I was struck with the sense of cultural tradition the French descendants honored through their langu...
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This is a mix from the best modern and old traditional music of Québec, in French
Feb 26, 2024 · A Symphony of Genres. This is just a glimpse into the vast tapestry of French-Canadian music. From the captivating indie-folk of Patrick Watson to the captivating hip-hop of Koriass, the scene offers something for every musical taste. Additionally, Quebec has fostered a vibrant English-language music scene, with artists like Leonard Cohen ...
Feb 1, 2018 · 10. Tassez-Vous De D’là – Les Colocs. Inspired by the sounds of reggae, this 1998 song from Les Colocs is one of their best-known tracks. Throughout its career, the group promoted tolerance and had a multicultural lineup, featuring members from Indigenous backgrounds, Belgium and Catalonia, as well as Quebec sovereigntists. The music of ...
As a cosmopolitan province, Quebec is a home to varied genres of music, ranging from folk to hip hop. Music has played an important role in Quebecer culture. [1][2] In the 1920's and 30's, singer/songwriter Madam Bolduc performed comedic songs in a folk style with Irish influences. Quebec's popular artists of the last century include Félix ...
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Feb 27, 2017 · Recent Schulich School of Music graduate Laura Risk (Ph.D., Musicology) applied her experience as a professional fiddler to her doctoral research on traditional music in Quebec. Risk grew up playing traditional Scottish fiddle music. Since moving to Montreal, she has also immersed herself in the traditional music of Quebec. It is commonplace nowadays to say that traditions are “invented ...