Blou has been performing a vast repertoire of original, contemporary and traditional music. Originating from Nova Scotia’s Acadie in Canada, their music is inspired by their Acadian roots. Ancient and new eclectic sounds spiced with powerful.
Some important highlights in Blou’s career in 1999 included winning an East Coast Music Award for Francophone Recording of the Year, as well as an Éloize for Artist of the Year in Music. They are the first Acadian musical group to sign a distribution contract for the European market with their first album Acadico. The future is even more promising for their second album Rhythm ‘n Blou.
The band has performed in many festivals and international cultural events since 1994.
The original musicians included:
Patrice –accordion, guitar and vocals.
Dillon Robicheau – guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals.
Paul Tupper – mandolin, guitar, fiddle and vocals.
Jacques Livernoche – drums and percussion.
Kevan Corbett – electric bass, drum, percussion, guitar, stick chapman, vocals
Discography
Acadico (1998)
Rhythm ‘n Blou (2000)
Blou Blanc Rouge (2003)
Pied-à-terre (2006)
Tringgle (2006)
Noel Blou (2008)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
