Florent Vollant
Florent Vollant | |
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 Florent Vollant performing in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 10, 1959 Labrador, Canada |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Website | florentvollant |
Florent Vollant (born August 10, 1959 in Labrador) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. An Innu from Maliotenam, Quebec, he was half of the popular folk music duo Kashtin, one of the most important musical groups in First Nations history.[1]
He has subsequently released four solo albums.[2] His Innu-language album of Christmas songs, Nipaiamianan, earned him an apostolic blessing from Pope John Paul II,[3] as well as the Juno Award for Aboriginal Recording of the Year in 2001.[4]
Discography
- Katak (2003)
- Nipaiamianan (2005)
- Eku Mamu (2009)
- Puamuna (2015)
References
- ^ Wheeler, Kim (23 May 2012). "National Aboriginal Day celebrated with Kashtin reunion". No. Aboriginal. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. CBC Music. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Bolton, Ken (26 June 2014). "Makushan-maker". Beese Entertainment Publishing. What's Up Yukon. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ "2012 Festival Artists". Mariposa Folk Festival. Mariposa Folk Foundation. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Cote, Abby. "New journey begins for Vollant: Aboriginal Juno nominees honored". Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA). Retrieved 19 January 2016.
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