De Temps Antan
TOURING DATES: SUMMER 2025
“World-class performers” – The Guardian
Combining tradition with contemporary flair, this “power-trad” trio showcase the very best that traditional Québécois music has to offer. In an explosion of fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki and foot percussion, De Temps Antan propel folk to a whole new level, with nonstop jigs, reels and foot-tapping songs. For Folk fans, those looking for a festive atmosphere, as well as lovers of francophone music “…there is no better group to apply this magical tonic than the Québécois power trio known as De Temps Antan” University of Dayton Arts Series, USA
In 20 years, De Temps Antan has performed over 1000 concerts in 18 countries (North America, Europe, Russia, Malaysia), produced six critically acclaimed albums (Traditional Album of the Year in 2014 (Ce monde ici-bas) & 2018 (Notre album SOLO) at ADISQ, nominations for the Canadian Folk Music Awards etc.) and appeared at several important showcases including APAP 21, Folk Unlocked 21, RIDEAU 2019, FOLK ALLIANCE 2019, BABEL MED, WOMEX and the PAY.
“They have enough power to drive a nuclear furnace” – Folkworld
Their new album ‘J’ai mal à mon folklore’ received a glowing review in the latest edition of Songlines:
“Each artist in the trio is a leading light of the tradition… the group excels here at crafting huge arrangements for such a small band” – Songlines ★★★★
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GENRE
Americana, Celtic, Folk, WorldLINE-UP
TrioAGENT CONTACT
James Nichollsjames.nicholls@stradamusic.com
07415353609