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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