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THE HAYMARKETThe multi-award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences.
Since its inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord has enjoyed meteoric success, performing well over 2,500 concerts over four continents and racking up several prestigious awards, including a Songlines Music Award, a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two Junos, a Canadian Folk Music Award, and named Artist of the Year at the Folk Alliance annual gala.
They’ve collaborated and performed with a diverse range of artists including Väsen, Sharon Shannon, Harry Manx, Julie Fowlis, Dervish, The Chieftains, Yann-Fañch Kemener, Québécois roots star and master storyteller Michel Faubert, Apiary fiddle band, Breabach and many more.
As an amazing live performance quintet, Le Vent du Nord continues to explore new sounds with stunning vocal arrangements. On stage these five friends create intense, joyful and dynamic live performances that expand the bounds of tradition in striking directions.
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The Haymarket, Wote Street, RG21 7NW Basingstoke, United Kingdom, 8 Wote Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7, United Kingdom
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