Florent Vollant

Florent Vollant

Florent Vollant performing in 2006
Background information
Born (1959-08-10) August 10, 1959
Labrador, Canada
Genres Folk
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Associated acts Kashtin
Website florentvollant.com

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

References

  1. ↑ Wheeler, Kim (23 May 2012). "National Aboriginal Day celebrated with Kashtin reunion" (Aboriginal). Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. CBC Music. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Bolton, Ken (26 June 2014). "Makushan-maker". Beese Entertainment Publishing. What's Up Yukon. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "2012 Festival Artists". Mariposa Folk Festival. Mariposa Folk Foundation. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Cote, Abby. "New journey begins for Vollant: Aboriginal Juno nominees honored". Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA). Retrieved 19 January 2016.

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