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Le Vent du Nord invited at C'est la vie CBC Radio show
November 11, 2011
Listen to a recent C'EST LA VIE, a program about life in french within Canada at CBC radio show with Le Vent du Nord hosted by Bernard Saint-Laurent
http://www.cbc.ca/cestlavie/episode/2011/10/21/october-23rd-and-25th-2011/
A Prairie Home Companion
September 23, 2011
Missed last weekend’s show? Listen online to hear our season opener at The Fitzgerald Theater St. Paul, MN (USA) with special guests The Derailers and Le Vent du Nord. Visit the archive to see photos and videos from the show and this year's Street Dance.
http://bit.ly/oF2Xq5
A Prairie Home Companion - Season Opener live broadcast performance from St. Paul (MN)
September 16, 2011
On Saturday, September 17 at 4:30pm, Le Vent du Nord and The Derailers will be the special guests of A Prairie Home Companion's season opener. The show will be broadcast live from The Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, MN (USA). Check your local NPR station for broadcast dates and times.
http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/stations/list.php
Le Vent du Nord Reaches Its Cruising Speed!
July 22, 2011
Literally too! Le Vent du Nord had the honour of being part of the APHC at Sea BOSTON-MONTRÉAL cruise produced by famous US radio show A Prairie Home Companion hosted by Garrison Keillor. It was a fabulous experience! Our quartet played every night in front of 1,800 very enthusiastic passengers, converting them into fans at an incredible pace. The band even had the pleasure of performing while the MAASDAM was entering the St. Lawrence Gulf. It was beautiful! Read the cruise journal (with photos and videos) below. This week’s broadcast of APHC, July 23, will compile highlights from the live events onboard the MS Maasdam as the cast, passengers and crew sailed from Boston to Montréal. With special guests Le Vent du Nord, Genticorum, the reunited Hopeful Gospel Quartet, Peter Ostroushko, Andra Suchy, Vern Sutton, and Butch Thompson. Plus, Guy Noir’s adventures on the high seas, The Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band and much, much more! A Prairie Home Companion has 11 million listeners in the USA – a phenomenal level of exposure for all the artists who took part to this event.
http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/features/cruise/2011/journal.shtml
Le Vent du Nord selected for WOMEX 11!
July 21, 2011
This just in: Our favorite quartet Le Vent du Nord has been selected to perform at the next WOMEX — the biggest world music expo in the world. WOMEX 11 will be held in Copenhagen (Denmark), October 26-30, 2011. Only 36 world music artists (out of 750 proposals) get invited to present showcases in front of more than 2,440 delegates and 1,360 companies from 94 countries. This selection could be a BIG step forward for Le Vent du Nord on the global scene.
http://www.womex.com/
Le Vent du Nord Blow up a Storm in EC1
May 25, 2011
"Their natural charisma and obvious enjoyment of the music quickly rubbed off on the audience and by the time the popular call and response song Lanlaire came round, everyone was singing at the tops of their voices. It was a glorious night up close with some serious talent. Le Vent du Nord are at Norwich Arts Centre tonight (24th) and Stamford Arts Centre tomorrow (25th) – catch them while you can. UK festival bookers would do well to snap them up"
http://www.propergandaonline.com/blog/?p=21008#more-21008
The Independant todays 10 BEST GIGS
May 21, 2011
THE INDEPENDANT today's TEN BEST GIGS: LE VENT DU NORD. From today to Wed. Quebec instrumentalist and harmonic mastery steeped in the rich waters of the Northeastern seaboard's song traditions, as well as Breton anbd Celtic tunes. Touring Huddersfield, York, London, Norwich and Stamford
An “Open Letter Song” Against Hydrofracking
May 18, 2011
On April 10, 2011, Le Vent du Nord, Les Charbonniers de l’Enfer, & Galant tu perds ton temps recorded and filmed an “open letter song” against the careless exploration of shale gas (also known as Hydraulic Fracturing or Hydrofracking). This song, written by Nicolas Boulerice, is entitled “Le diable et le fermier” (“The Devil and the Farmer”). By adding their voices to those of thousands of citizens and organizations requesting a moratorium on shale gas development in Quebec, these artists hope to make a contribution to and encourage others to join in the ongoing discussion. Watch the music video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfSEbwvefB0&feature=share
La Part du Feu wins a Juno!
March 28, 2011
The Canadian music industry gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Juno Awards this past weekend and Le Vent Du Nord received their second Juno Award when “La Part du Feu” won the Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Group. Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners! Thank's to all! Visit this link for a complete list.
http://www.junoawards.ca
A cruise with an NPR icon
February 18, 2011
From July 9-16, Garrison Keillor and the cast of the NPR radio show A Prairie Home Companion will set sail on a cruise from Boston to Montreal. They have invited performers from the cultures they travel through to join them. Le Vent du Nord & Genticorum have been invited to represent the traditional music of Quebec. The shows will be recorded for possible broadcast at a future time. Since the first performance in 1974 to twelve people, A Prairie Home Companion has grown to be a favorite around the world and is heard by more than 4 million listeners each week. More information can be found at
http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/features/cruise/2011
Nominees announced for the 2011 Juno Awards
February 04, 2011
Le Vent du Nord's "La Part du Feu" has been nominated for a JUNO Award in the Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Group category. The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 27 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Click below for a full list of nominees!
#JUNOAwards
http://junoawards.ca/
TOP 5 BEST WORLD MUSIC ALBUM of 2010 in LE DEVOIR
December 29, 2010
Highly favourable reviews of the special CD LE VENT DU NORD SYMPHONIQUE keep coming in! LE DEVOIR just published the Top 5 Album of 2010 and Le Vent du Nord Symphonique is included in the musical critic Yves Bernard's TOP 5 WORLD MUSIC ALBUM selection (english translation upcoming soon in the media/promoter section). This CD will soon be released in US and Europe!
http://www.ledevoir.com/culture/musique/313803/les-cinq-meilleurs-disques-de-musique-du-monde-en-2010-biodiversite-musicale
The essential event of the Holiday season: La Veillée de l’avant-Veille !
December 29, 2010
The 14th edition of this event will take place at Club Soda (Montréal) on Thursday, December 30. Year after year, hundreds of people gather in downtown Montréal to experience this concert/dance night. With Ni Sarpe Ni Branche, Norouet, Le Vent du Nord and Jean-François Berthiaume. Information & reservations: 514 286-1010
http://www.clubsoda.ca/fr/spec-veillee_de_lavant_veille-362.php
Ensemble of the year at 2010 Canadian Folk Music Awards!
November 23, 2010
Saturday at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre in Winnipeg, The Canadian Folk Music Awards organizing committee announced this year’s winners and Le Vent du Nord won ENSEMBLE OF THE YEAR 2010. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!
http://canadianfolkmusicawards.ca
A positive outcome: new CD this fall
October 22, 2010
Were you there? Last December 11, Le Vent du Nord and the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec performed a memorable concert at the Grand Théâtre de Québec, as part of the OSQ’s Coup de foudre concert series. The Espace Musique radio station’s team was there to capture the event and, upon listening back to the recording, decided that it had to be preserved. So, hot on the heels of the Desjardins Symphonique CD released last Fall, Société Radio-Canada will be releasing the magnificent live album LE VENT DU NORD SYMPHONIQUE. In stores November 16.
CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCE NOMINEES FOR 2010!
October 07, 2010
Le Vent du Nord is nominated in three categories (Traditional Album of the year, Ensemble of the year, World Artist of the year- Group) at The Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs)2010. Artists from Atlantic Canada to British Columbia are contenders for the SIXTH ANNUAL CFMAs, which will be held at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre in Winnipeg on Saturday, November 20th to celebrate excellence in the Canadian folk music scene today. Congratulations to all the nominees!
Quebec meets Scotland…in Quebec
September 22, 2010
In answer to their Scottish tour of last January, Le Vent du Nord and Scottish band Breabach will be presenting unique and exceptional concerts in 10 venues across Quebec in December. Two of the most energizing, progressive, and exciting traditional folk/Celtic bands around will be sharing the stage. The Aberdeen Express said, "If any more evidence is needed that music can unite the world, the combined might of Breabach and Le Vent du Nord is it." Don't miss it! All details can be found on the web calendar.
Broadcast alert: Pour un soir seulement
September 16, 2010
Last winter, Le Vent du Nord was invited to perform along with Constantinople for Pour un soir seulement, a Canadian TV series hosted by singer-songwriter Michel Rivard. The two groups delivered a highly successful musical performance. This concert will be broadcasted on ARTV on Sunday, October 24, 2010, at 8 pm.
http://artv.ca/emissions/pour-un-soir-seulement.html
A surprising and extremely busy tour schedule
September 16, 2010
In the next few weeks, Le Vent du Nord will be performing LA PART DU FEU in the USA (New York, Connecticut, California) and in Europe (Scotland, England, Spain, France), where they have a major tour of Norway scheduled, among other things.
La Part du Feu nominated at ADISQ (Québec)
September 15, 2010
Yesterday, Gala de l’ADISQ, the annual celebration of Quebec’s artists and professionals in the fields of songwriting, music and comedy, unveiled the nominees for its 32nd edition. LA PART DU FEU by LE VENT DU NORD has been nominated for a Felix award in the category BEST ALBUM - Traditional. ADISQ will be awarding this award at L’Autre Gala, on Monday, November 1, 7:30 pm, at the Metropolis in Montréal. This award ceremony will be broadcasted on MusiquePlus and MusiMax starting at 8 pm, with web simulcast on both stations’ websites.
Le Vent du Nord at Mission Folk Festival
August 02, 2010
Le Vent du Nord took part in La Grande Veillée on the main stage last Friday, July 23 at the 23rd annual Mission Folk Festival (BC, Canada) with Les Mononcles, Les Charbonniers de L’Enfer, Galant tu perds ton temps, Réveillons, David Francey, and The Paperboys. The crowds were large and enthusiastic, and the performance earned rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
Quebec quartet blows into Canmore
August 02, 2010
Columnist Lisa Wilton met the band in Calgary last week and wrote an article which was published in the Entertainment section of the Calgary Sun on July 31, 2010. You can read it here:
http://www.calgarysun.com/entertainment/columnists/lisa_wilton/2010/07/31/14886866.html
LVDN Ranks High in May for Canadians' Airplay on Folkdj-L Playlists
June 07, 2010
On the May 2010 FolkDJ-L List, Le Vent du Nord is number 5 on the Top Canadian Artists and La Part du Feu is number 5 on the Top Canadian Albums. Thank's to everybody who support the band!
LVDN Ranks High in April for Canadians' Airplay on Folkdj-L Playlists
May 18, 2010
On the April 2010 FolkDJ-L List, Le Vent du Nord is number 2 on the Top Canadian Artists and La Part du Feu is number 10 on the Top Canadian Albums. The FolkDJ-L List is a compilation of FM, AM, and satellite airplay charts submitted from around the world
Band’s touring schedule disturbations
April 21, 2010
In the last week, the quartet has performed “La Part du Feu” in four European cities (Kiel and Bad Honnef in Germany; Leopoldsburg and Heist-op-den Berg in Flanders, Belgium). The group’s reputation had preceded it in these territories, and audiences have displayed an unexpectedly high level of enthusiasm. However, the large ash cloud produced by the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull has disturbed European air traffic AND the band’s touring schedule. In fact, the band is still stuck in Belgium! Under the circumstances, Le Vent reluctantly has to postpone the concert schedule at the Rogue Folk Club in Vancouver this wednesday (April 21). New date for this concert will be announced soon on this website.
Critics’ Albums of the Year for 2009
April 20, 2010
La Part du Feu is listed on Critics’ Albums of the Year for 2009 in the latest issue (SPRING 2010) of The Penguin Eggs.
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.
