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AMAZON.CO.UK Latest Bestsellers
April 20, 2010
La Part du Feu is listed in the March Latest bestsellers on AMAZON UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk
Penguin Eggs Critic's favourite new discoveries of 2009
April 14, 2010
La Part du Feu is 6th on the Critic's Album of the Year for 2009 in the latest issue of the Canadian magazine Penguin Eggs.
Le Vent du Nord will perform at the 6th Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
March 11, 2010
Pierre Flyn, Dumas, Marie-Jo Thério, DJ Champion and Le Vent du Nord are among the artists who will perform at the 6th Annual Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala taking place on March 28 at The Toronto Centre for the Arts. This outstanding roster of talent, along with host Gregory Charles, will pay tribute to this year’s CSHF inductees.
http://www.cansong.ca/en/default.aspx
Number 2 in the Galaxie Folk/Roots
February 22, 2010
La Part du Feu is number 2 in the Galaxie Folk/Roots Channel’s most-played, high-rotation Canadian album releases for December 2009 - January 2010
A unique meeting of traditions at Pour un soir seulement TV show
February 14, 2010
A meeting of traditions between l'ensemble Constantinople and Le Vent du Nord will be recorded LIVE tuesday February 16 from the Pauline-Boutal Hall of the Centre culturel franco-manitobain in St-Boniface (Manitoba). This unique musical performance will soon be presented on ARTV canadian television network at Pour un soir seulement hosted by Michel Rivard.
http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/manitoba/dossiers/detail.asp?Pk_Dossiers_regionaux=325
Festival du Voyageur Opening Ceremonies
February 12, 2010
Le Vent du Nord will be playing during Festival du Voyageur (Winnipeg) opening Ceremonies tonight (GRAND RENDEZ-VOUS ON THE BOULEVARD) and several times during next week end. They will also be playing at Téléjournal (Radio-Canada) tonight at 6H and at Claude Saucier radio show next monday feb. 15 (Espace Musique)
http://festivalvoyageur.mb.ca/wp/wp-content/themes/k2/artists.php?pageID=138
SONGLINES TOP OF THE WORLD ALBUM 66
February 10, 2010
Le Vent du Nord album La Part du Feu has been awarded Songlines' (UK) 'Top of the World' in the 2010 March issue. Lanlaire appears on the issue's CD covermount.
http://www.songlines.co.uk/topoftheworld/top-of-the-world.php
Globe critics name their top 10 list
December 23, 2009
The Boston Globe just published (12/20/09) the Scott Alarik's Top Folk Album of 2009 and La Part du Feu is included in.
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2009/12/20/scott_alariks_top_folk_albums_of_2009/
A successful CD launch!
December 15, 2009
A release party for the new CD La Part du Feu was held on Tuesday, October 6, at Cabaret du Lion d’Or in Montréal. A warm and attentive crowd (300+) gathered for the occasion, which turned out to be an unforgettable event. You can see highlights of the evening in our Photo Gallery.
La Part du Feu listed in the (10) Memorable internationally flavored albums from 2009 in LA TIMES
December 15, 2009
Highly favourable reviews of the new CD LA PART DU FEU keep coming in! Here is a glimpse. Los Angeles Times just published (12/13/09)an excellent review in a special World music section where they were talking about 10 (mostly) international performers who had memorable recordings released this year. Look at Media/Promoter section for more reviews.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-world-music13-2009dec13,0,7872485.story?page=1
Le Vent du Nord: Tradition in Motion – FRONT PAGE of the Arts & Entertainment section of LE SOLEIL
December 15, 2009
Richard Boisvert penned a very nice article in the Arts & Entertainment section of the newspaper Le Soleil (November 19 edition). “On December 10 & 11, 8pm, Le Vent du Nord will share the stage of the Grand Théâtre with the OSQ for an unheard-of symphonic adventure. The idea was tested in a scaled-down format in Portland, Maine, in 2007.… The boys more or less knew what to expect, but they say the four pieces orchestrated by Tom Myron, an American, were extremely well received. The reception was so positive, in fact, that they decided to repeat and expand the experience. So the Québec performance will be a first.” Read the whole story (in French) here:
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/le-soleil/arts-et-spectacles/sur-scene/200911/18/01-922962-vent-du-nord-la-tradition-en-mouvement.php
The essential event of the Holiday season: La Veillée de l’avant-Veille !
December 15, 2009
The 13th edition of this event will take place at Club Soda (Montréal) on Wednesday, December 30. Year after year, hundreds of people gather in downtown Montréal to experience this concert/dance night. As usual, the evening will unfold in three parts: a double-bill concert followed by a fast-paced dance to which the guest musicians will spontaneously take part. With Nicolas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs, Le Vent du Nord, and Pierre Chartrand, one of Quebec’s best dance callers/jig dancers. Information & reservations: 514 908-9090 514 908-9090 / www.ticketpro.ca. Presale until Dec. 22.
http://rouesetarchets.com
Le Vent du Nord at Celtic Colours Festival
November 17, 2009
A segment of the concert Le Vent du Nord performed at the Celtic Colours Festival on October 13, 2009 in Place des Arts de Chéticamp (NS, Canada) was recorded by CBC Maritimes. This concert will soon be broadcast on 'Canada Live' radio show. Til then, you can hear some excerpts on the CBC Radio 2 concert site 'Concerts On Demand'.
http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20091013ventd
Penguin Eggs Autumn issue
October 08, 2009
Le Vent du Nord is on the cover of Penguin Eggs, Canada's folk roots & world music magazine. Inside you’ll find a pretty interesting paper by Tony Montague – you’ll get the band’s latest career developments and the story behind the album LA PART DU FEU (Canadian release date: Oct. 6, ’09). Issue #43 (Fall 2009) on sale now
http://www.penguineggs.ab.ca/
Le Vent du Nord on RTP - Antena 2
September 28, 2009
Le Vent du Nord’s June 27 concert at FESTIM in Sever do Vouga, Portugal, will be rebroadcast by the national Portuguese radio RTP - Antena 2, as part of the program “Raízes,” September 11 & 12 at midnight (Portugal time). You can listen in real time from the link below or stream the show afterward.
ADISQ nomination for Mesdames et Messieurs
September 28, 2009
Mesdames et Messieurs: Le Vent du Nord et leurs invités EN SPECTACLE à Mémoire et Racines is among the finalists for the Félix Award for Best Traditional Album. Congratulations to all those who participated in the making of this fabulous record. The award will be handed out at ADISQ’s L’Autre Gala ceremony, on Monday, October 26, at Métropolis, Montréal. The ceremony will be broadcasted live starting at 8pm on MusiquePlus and MusiMax.
La Culture pour ou contre on ARTV
September 08, 2009
On August 15, the television network ARTV unveiled its fall season and announced the participation of Le Vent du Nord in the show “Pour ou contre la chanson traditionnelle” (“For or Against Traditional Folk Songs”), to air on Tuesday, September 22 at 9 pm, with rebroadcasts scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 11 am; Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 pm; and Sunday, Sept. 27 at 6 pm.
Dans les airs: 10 countries in 2 months
September 08, 2009
As summer draws to a close, Le Vent du Nord will have visited 10 countries in 2 months. The “Dans les airs” tour concludes after an intense series of back-and-forths between Canada, the US, and (mostly) Europe: Portugal, Scotland, England, Italy, Slovenia, France (Bretagne and Aquitaine/Basque Country), Spain (Asturias), and Denmark. The band has been enthusiastically received by audiences in these varied parts of the world. The quartet’s music has left such a strong impression that another European tour is already in the works for 2010
NEW CD & NEW SHOW: LA PART DU FEU
July 06, 2009
Le Vent du Nord will release a brand new studio album, La Part du Feu, on October 6 (Borealis/Universal). Expectations are understandably high! On the first four CDs (40,000+ copies sold), the musicians have shown that everything they play comes naturally, through their fluid arrangements, tight musicianship, and vocal harmonies. La Part du Feu marks a new level of maturity in the group’s signature sound – the next step in their natural evolution. Expect spirited songs and tunes revealing serene music, more colourful and open to fusion than ever before. Le Vent du Nord will be touring Quebec with a new live show staged by Michel Faubert.
VERMONT CELEBRATES CHAMPLAIN WITH A SPECIAL QUÉBEC ALL-STARS CONCERT
July 06, 2009
The Québécois quartet will participate in the Burlington International Waterfront Festival which is celebrating an extraordinary event this year—the 400th anniversary of French explorer Samuel de Champlain’s daring expedition as the first European to set foot in Vermont. This event will feature a special Québec All-Stars Concert pairing two dynamic musical phenomena: Les Cowboys Fringants & Le Vent du Nord. LOCATION: Waterfront Stage at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/167/106/
NEW CD: LA PART DU FEU
June 18, 2009
After a busy summer during which the Québécois quartet will have blown over festival stages across Europe and the USA (like the Québec All-Stars event at the Burlington International Waterfront Festival), Le Vent du Nord will release a brand new studio album, La Part du Feu, on October 6 (Borealis/Universal). Expectations are understandably high! On the first four CDs (40,000+ copies sold), the musicians have shown that everything they play comes naturally, through their fluid arrangements, tight musicianship, and vocal harmonies. La Part du Feu marks a new level of maturity in the group’s signature sound – the next step in their natural evolution. Expect spirited songs and tunes revealing serene music, more colourful and open to fusion than ever before. Le Vent du Nord will be touring Quebec with a new live show staged by Michel Faubert.
Le Vent du Nord goes symphonic in Quebec City
March 18, 2009
Quebec City's Symphonic Orchestra announced recently its programming for its 2009-2010 Season : a truly exceptional series called 'Les coups de coeur Hydro-Québec' featuring a symphonic adaptation of songs from Le Vent du Nord, directed by Maestro Airat Ichmounatov with Symphonic Arrangements by Tom Myron. Selected songs are from the acclaimed recordings 'Dans les airs' and 'Les amants du St-Laurent', as well as some unrealesed original musical material from the band.
http://www.osq.org
Quebecois tradition fills a Renaissance Music Hall
March 04, 2009
On March 3rd, Le Vent Du Nord performed in one of the world’s finest chamber music halls, Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Filled with fans as well as many newcomers and students, the Hall was illuminated by beautiful and rousing melodies, stories, and laughter. The evening began with a pre-show talk that introduced the band and the history of Quebecois music to the uninitiated. Once the concert began, even the most staid audience member was on their feet and clapping along. Those fans familiar with the band’s body of work were pleasantly surprised to hear two new songs from the upcoming cd, expected to be released in October of 2009.
Le Vent at Celtic Connections
February 16, 2009
Le Vent du Nord made a great appearance at the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow, where they were eagerly awaited by numerous fans. On its website, this festival introduced the band as follows: "During the festival many Québécois bands had been invited, among which the intoxicating quartet Le Vent du Nord who has been among Celtic Connections' most popular visitors in recent years. This new participation to the festival was part of the "Scotland Showcase event," which featured a huge delegation from Quebec. This gave Le Vent du Nord an opportunity to present their show to over 200 artistic directors, and to Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications Christine St-Pierre.
Le Vent du Nord back from UK!
February 16, 2009
Le Vent du Nord is back from the other side of the Atlantic, where the group has brilliantly completed a tour of 13 concerts in 8 cities in England, Wales, and Scotland. The quartet performed its "Dans les airs" show, which was headlining the regular season of various major halls and theatres.
UK press and radio outlets keep an eye on Le Vent du Nord:
February 16, 2009
In January, about thirty radio stations based in the regions visited by the group have played tracks from the group’s CDs. Over thirty newspapers have mentioned the tour, including London’s prestigious The Independant, where Le Vent du Nord was listed twice (Saturday, Jan. 24 & Saturday, Feb. 6) among the Top 5 shows not to be missed this week (column "Going Out Jazz, Blues & World - FIVE BEST GIGS").
Tune in Le Vent du Nord on the BBC
January 15, 2009
Listen to a recorded concert of Le Vent du Nord & friends at Festival Mémoire et Racines(Québec) Jan 15, on BBC Radio Scotland "Travelling Folk" at 8 PM with host Archie Fisher.
Le Vent du Nord recorded by CBC is online!
December 19, 2008
You can now watch on the web the whole Studio 12 episode featuring Le Vent du Nord as recorded by the CBC on December 11th. Le Vent du Nord is joined by special guests Fred Fortin, Caracol, Nicolas Pellerin and Justin Allard.
http://www.radio-canada.ca/radio/studio12/
Top 10 - PopMatters 2008
December 16, 2008
Dans les airs was selected as one of the top 10 World Music Albums of 2008 by PopMatters
http://www.popmatters.com/pm/feature/66457-the-best-world-music-of-2008
Le Vent du Nord guests on Studio 12
November 14, 2008
Le Vent du Nord will soon appear on Studio 12, a TV show produced by the French CBC. On December 11th, our four friends will perform in a special concert with Quebec artists Nicolas Pellerin, Caracol, and Fred Fortin. You can be a part of this concert by being in the audience during the taping of the concert which will air on radio (Première chaîne and Espace musique) and on TV (Radio-Canada and ARTV). For more information, please visit:
www.radio-canada.ca/radio/studio12/
Canadian Folk Music Awards
October 08, 2008
The CFMA organizing committe today announced the nominees for the this year’s Canadian Folk Music Awards. Le Vent du Nord have been selected by the jury as finalists for the 2008 Traditional album of the year and Ensemble of the year. Congratulations to all nominees !
http://canadianfolkmusicawards.ca/awards-night/nominees-2008
ADISQ: Dans les Airs Nominated!
September 29, 2008
Dans les Airs, the third album by Le Vent du Nord, has been nominated for ADISQ's "Album of the Year: Trad". The ADISQ (Association québécoise de l’industrie du disque, du spectacle et de la vidéo) Gala celebrates the most deserving artists in Quebec, and the winner will be announced on October 28th at Montreal's Metropolis. Congratulations and good luck to all nominees.
http://www.adisq.com/doc/gala-2008/nomin-artis-traditionnel.html
Le Vent du Nord, first Québécois artist on the 2009-2010 Mid-Atlantic Touring Roster
September 29, 2008
Le Vent du Nord has just been selected as an official Folk/Traditional artist for the 2009-2010 season of the Mid-Atlantic Tours managed by the US Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation (USA). Also on the roster are Habib Koité & Bamada (World), STREB (Dance), The Regina Carter Quartet (Jazz), and Universes (Theatre). This tour will promote Le Vent du Nord in the Mid-Atlantic region which includes the following states: DC, MD, NJ, DE, VA, WV, PA, NY, and others.
http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/pat_presentation/ma_tours/index.html
Mesdames et messieurs: a CD LIVE
September 26, 2008
The special concert Le Vent du Nord presented this past July 26 during the Mémoire et Racines festival will be released on CD this fall (Borealis Records/Linus/True North). The album is scheduled to hit the shelves on November 11.
TRAD MAG Cover
September 02, 2008
Quebec photographer Danielle Berard's beautiful picture of Le Vent du Nord made its way to the cover of TRAD MAG, a French magazine dedicated to Trad music. Inside the magazine you'll find a well written article by Gérard Viel about Le Vent du Nord.
www.tradmagazine.com
A great evening presented while Mémoire et Racines
August 01, 2008
This past July 26, the Mémoires et Racines festival presented an extraordinary version of the DANS LES AIRS show. The performance featured moving exchanges between Le Vent du Nord and Éric Beaudry, Pierre-Luc Dupuis, Jean-François Branchaud, Simon Marion, André Brunet, Jeremiah McDade, Martin Langlais, and Bernard Simard. It was an evening to remember for a long, long time. And you can listen to this concert again on the Espace Musique radio, August 22, at 8 p.m.
http://www.radio-canada.ca/radio2/tous/progspecial/59517.shtml
Le Vent on NPR's Morning Edition
July 02, 2008
Le Vent du Nord has been interviewed by Renée Mortagne and a story was
broadcast on NPR's Morning Edition July 1st. With its audience of 13
million, National Public Radio's Morning Edition is the most listened to
morning show in the US. To listen the story, please click the link below.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91964712
News from Europe
June 30, 2008
Le Vent du Nord will make the front page of the French magazine TRAD MAG this fall (issue 121, Sept./Oct. 2008). We are currently putting together a European tour that will stretch from October 24 to November 3.
http://www.tradmagazine.com
Le Vent du Nord celebrates Quebec day!
June 30, 2008
Thousands of People Dance to the Music of Le Vent du Nord on Quebec Day!:
On June 23 & 24, Le Vent du Nord was part of two cultural events celebrating the national holiday of Québécois. One event was held in La Sarre, Abitibi, and the other in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu. An approximate total of 20,000 people have enjoyed and danced to the group’s music at these events!
Back from Shetland Islands
May 23, 2008
Le Vent du Nord got back from the Shetland Islands, a beautiful place marked by Scandinavian and Scottish history. From May 1 to May 4, the quartet took part to the famous 29th Shetland Folk Festival, alongside numerous artists from China, Australia, the US, Scandinavia, Europe, etc. The Scottish crowd gave the band a very warm welcome, and unforgettable music meetings happened.
See pictures of the event in our gallery
Watch a video on YouTube
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejpqg1mt_ro
The prestigious New York-based Putumayo label has noticed Le Vent du Nord’s music!
May 23, 2008
Le Vent du Nord will be featured on the next compilation album to be released by the prestigious New York-based Putumayo label. The theme for this compilation will be Quebec, as a salute to the 400th anniversary of Quebec City. The CD will cull tracks from a dozen artists, such as Martin Léon, Chloé Ste-Marie, Florent Vollant, Marie-Annick Lépine and Le Vent du Nord. In stores June 10.
Le Vent du Nord in LA Times
March 28, 2008
Le Vent will present a concert tomorrow night to Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz in Los Angeles (SOLD OUT) and they've been interviewed for an article wich has been release in LA Times last wednesday.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-nord26mar26,1,4766983.story
The new Dans les AIrs CD is launched in Europe
February 15, 2008
In support of the European release of the Dans les airs CD (L’Autre distribution / Proper), Le Vent du Nord has just completed a tour of France and Scotland that was full of exceptional musical encounters.
Dans les Airs is climbing the charts!
February 15, 2008
Dans les airs is #2 on Galaxie’s Folk/Roots chart! (december 2007 & january 2008)
http://www.galaxie.ca
Le Vent du Nord is on the air!
February 15, 2008
Le Vent du Nord ranks #2 across the board (album, song & artist) in January 2008 among 140 Canadian and USA folk radio playlists posted on the folkdj-l list.
Le Vent du Nord in Brittany
February 01, 2008
Upon invitation from the Théâtre de Cornouaille in Quimper, Brittany, Le Vent du Nord delivered a stellar performance on January 25, together with Breton singer Yann-Fanch Kemener, classically-trained cellist Aldo Ripoche and stunning pianist Florence Pavie. The evening sparked a beautiful musical friendship, revealed a world of moving sensitivities and inspired modern music bringing together the song and music repertoires of low Brittany and Quebec. Efforts are under way to keep this creative work developing and to present this high-calibre concert again within the next few months (images available in the Album).
Le Vent du Nord plays with Flook in France
February 01, 2008
A crowd-pleasing double bill January 19 was premiere night for Le Vent du Nord (Quebec) and Flook (UK), who shared the stage of the Théâtre municipal de Coutance (FRANCE). Both groups were giving their first venue performance on French ground. The occasion attracted 700 people, and they got their money’s worth, as we say!
Le Veent du Nord on CBC Radio Two
January 15, 2008
TUNE IN LE VENT DU NORD IN CONCERT
February 5th, 8:00 PM - CBC RADIO 2 "Canada Live"
Or on the web: www.cbc.ca/radio2
Since its inception in 2002, Le Vent du Nord has been acclaimed world wide for its high energy traditional Quebecois music. Their third album, Dans les airs, has just been released to wide critical acclaim. CBC Radio recorded the band December 14 at La Boîte à chanson in L’Assomption Québec The result, a festive evening of original Quebecois music with amazing vocal harmonies and foot- tapping rhythms.
Le Vent du Nord hits Burlington
January 06, 2008
The new year kicked off on the good foot for Le Vent du Nord, who performed on Saturday, January 5, in front of 1,200 people at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, in Burlington, USA, on a double bill with La Bottine Souriante. The group enjoys a very strong reputation in New England, as the group’s unique energy on stage always drives in sizeable crowds.
Le Vent du Nord blows on New-York City!
January 06, 2008
In the next few weeks, Le Vent du Nord will take part to the biggest gathering of American promoters (the Association Performing Arts Presenters) in New York, Jan. 12, then embark on a 13-day European tour. There, the quartet will make a foray into the French circuit and perform for the third time at Celtic Connections, the prestigious international festival held in Glasgow, Scotland. Once again this year, Le Vent du Nord is the sole group representing Quebec.
