“Batinses” is a Quebec vernacular expression that derives from the word baptism and is a mild and irreverent profanity. It seemed the perfect name for…
Artist Profiles: Les Batinses
Category: Artist Profiles
Artist Profiles: Le Vent du Nord
Le Vent du Nord (North Wind) is an evolved traditional Quebecois band born of richly eclectic musical experiences and tastes. Originally founded by pianist and…
Artist Profiles: La Volee D’Castors
Calling themselves the flying beavers, La Volee D’Castors is a dynamic band from Quebec with an invigorating sound, strong voices, skilled musicianship and amazing stage…
Artist Profiles: La Bottine Souriante
La Bottine Souriante first appeared on the Quebec music scene in 1976. This remarkable group has released over a dozen albums, several of which are…
Artist Profiles: Jerry Holland
Jerry Holland was a giant among fiddlers, one of the best North America has ever produced. He was one of the best-known Cape Breton musicians…
Artist Profiles: Ivan Tucakov
Ivan Tucakov was born in 1978, in Belgrade, Serbia. He grew up in Turkey and Serbia. Throughout the years, he also traveled to Spain, Portugal,…
Artist Profiles: Genticorum
Genticorum was founded in 2000 and has become a dynamic force on the Québécois music scene. The multi-talented trio Genticorum perform a powerhouse blend of…
Artist Profiles: Liam O’Flynn
Master uilleann piper Liam O’Flyn, also known as Liam Óg Ó Floinn, was born September 15, 1945 in Kill, County Kildare, Ireland. to musical parents.…
Artist Profiles: Don Ross
Don Ross was born November 19, 1960 in Montreal, Canada. He is one of the top acoustic guitarists in North America. He was born into…
Artist Profiles: Chrissy Crowley
Chrissy Crowley was born in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia. She is part of thriving Celtic music scene from Cape Breton, Canada. She grew up in…