La Compagnie du Nord is proud to showcase its artists during the Folk Unlocked virtual conference produced by Folk Alliance International from February 22nd to 26th. FULL SHOWCASES SCHEDULE: MON, FEB 22 FOLK UNLOCKED SHOWCASE Folquébec 8:15 Les Grands Hurleurs 9:15 Le Vent du Nord
De Temps Antan, Grosse Isle, Les Grands Hurleurs and Le Vent du Nord have the opportunity to participate in the virtual edition of the APAP|NYC wich is the world’s premier gathering of the performing arts presenting, booking and touring industry and the annual members conference
Two of our bands are currently working on creating new albums. In the absence of shows in this pandemic context, Les Grands Hurleurs and De Temps Antan are researching, composing and rehearsing in order to offer new songs to the public. The release of these
The Quebec-based Les Grands Hurleurs has just released a new CD titled CHOUÏA wich celebrate its 10th anniversary.
The trio play music that is deeply anchored in tradition and steeped in numerous criss-crossing influences. With CHOUÏA, traditional music flirts with classical, Manouche, electronica, and folk music. The band present original, open-minded music, very much alive yet respectful of its roots.
“We started our project to make trad music while venturing beyond the well-beaten tracks (…) Knowing and respecting where the music came from, we gave ourselves freedom to do what we liked with the arrangements.” (excerpt of an interview published on Penguin Eggs 2017 summer issue)
Amazing live performers, they play many instruments, feel their on-stage energy, and get blown away by their sheer musical prowess. They truly please everyone, bonding with their audiences wherever they perform.
Since its inception in 2009, Les Grands Hurleurs have earned a solid reputation, accumulating a lot of experience in countless Quebec venues, international stages (Czech Republic, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, the USA) and on major events including recently: 2017 Canada Day in Victoria, & 2017 Canada Summer Games Winnipeg.
Since 2017 they’ve been in the official showcase selections at Bourse Rideau 2017 (Québec), FICG 2017 (Granby, Quebec), Contact East 2017 (Cape Breton) and Folk Alliance International 2018 (Kansas City, USA),
Les Grands Hurleurs have achieved the rare feat of bagging a Felix Award – Francophone Canada’s Juno equivalent – for three albums.
