Le Vent du Nord

Le Vent du Nord, “the wind of the north,” has exploded onto the music scene since its inception in 2002 . They have received several prestigious awards, including a Canadian JUNO for Best Traditional Album, named Show of the Year by the American radio-concert series Bound for Glory, and nominated for an OPUS award. The group also appeared on the top ten charts of radio stations; on CIBL Montréal and on BBC3, in the UK. The group consists of singers-multi-instrumentalists Nicolas Boulerice, Simon Beaudry, Olivier Demers, and Réjean Brunet. Featured next to the Chieftains on CBC television, they have also performed on the BBC in, and in the Les Grands Concerts Radio-France in Paris. With its, spirited step dancing and centuries-old songs, the musical heritage of Québec is among the richest and most engaging on earth. These young keepers of Québec's 400-year-old musical heritage are, hands down, the finest traditional Québécois ensemble performing today.