Les Grands Hurleurs play music that is profoundly rooted in tradition and diverse influences as well.
Since its beginning in 2009, Les Grands Hurleurs have merited a genuine reputation, gathering a lot of experience in countless Quebec venues, international stages (Czech Republic, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and the USA) and on major events such as 2017 Canada Day in Victoria and 2017 Canada Summer Games Winnipeg.
Since 2017 they’ve been in the official showcase selections at Bourse Rideau 2017 (Quebec), FICG 2017 (Granby, Quebec), Contact East 2017 (Cape Breton) and Folk Alliance International 2018 (Kansas City, USA).
Les Grands Hurleurs have achieved the rare accomplishment of getting a Felix Award (Francophone Canada’s Juno award equivalent) for three albums.
On their 2018 album, Chouïa, traditional music intertwines with classical, Manouche, electronica, and folk music.
Band members in 2018 included Nicolas Pellerin on vocals, fiddle, foot-tapping; Stéphane Tellier on vocals, guitar, mandolin; and Simon Lepage on electric and acoustic bass.
In 2021, Les Grands Hurleurs released Ellipse. This time, the band presented traditional music with a more acoustic, intimate, and organic sound. The group also grew from three to four members. Nicolas Pellerin (voice, fiddle, foot tapping) and Simon Lepage (double bass, bass) joined two of their long-time musical companions: Tommy Gauthier (fiddle, mandolin) and Olivier Rondeau (guitar).
The 2024 album Layon appeared under Nicolas Pellerin & Les Grands Hurleurs. It is a journey through Québec’s cultural past, with a focus on stories of travel and adventure. The album’s title, “Layon,” refers to a little-used term for a small forest or mountain trail, symbolizing a path of discovery filled with serene tenderness and joyful celebration. The lineup included Nicolas Pellerin (lead vocals, violin, foot tapping), Simon Lepage (double bass), Louis Thibault (mandolin & foot tapping) and Philippe Girard (guitar).
Discography:
Nicolas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs (Disques Tempête, 2009)
Petit grain d’or (Disques Tempête, 2011)
3/4 Fort (Coyote Records, 2015)
Chouïa (Coyote Records, 2018)
Ellipse (La Compagnie du Nord, 2021)
Layon (La Compagnie du Nord, 2024)
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.