Francophone "Coup de Coeur"

Every year! Every month in November, Coup de coeur francophone presents in Vancouver a series of concerts celebrating Francophone music and songs. This label of Coup de coeur originated in Montreal in 1997, as a statement of our attachment to Francophone culture and music. Today, different art presenters in Canada use this label for a series of concerts that are organized independently, but are united in this desire to celebrate the arts through music and songs in the French language. Le Centre created the Coup de coeur francophone concerts in Vancouver in 1995.

LEOFFENDERS Monday, November 23rd, 1.30pm, Ecole Jules Verne Friday, November 27th, 12.30pm, Kitsilano High Schooll Under a veneer of pop, the duo Leoffenders emanate some catching rock’n’roll vibes.  Josée Allard and Danielle Hébert are no stage rookies and every show they do is a renewed demonstration of the palpable magic that exists between these two accomplished singer-songwriters. Josée Allard, a native of British Columbia, first picked up a guitar at the age of 10, and she still plays it as well as the double bass. Well known for her charismatic stage presence, she launched her first album under her own name in 2004, followed by La Sirène in 2008, an album that received a WCMA (Western Canadian Music Awards) nomination. Danielle Hébert was raised in a very artistic family in Quebec, far from any big cities. It was no surprise when she turned spontaneously to music. With four albums under her belt already, including Paris is for Lovers that was launched in 2007, she is one of the uncontested luminaries on the francophone music scene in Western Canada. Together, the Leoffenders carried off the 2009 Muziklips competition in British Columbia and they continue to make new conquests in with their acidic harmonies and their fiery accompaniment on guitar.

 

 

Soirée Gala Air Canada,
Coup de coeur francophone de Vancouver 15th anniversary
Saturday, November 14th 2009 | 7 pm | Waterfront Theatre | 1412, Rue Cartwright
Pre- sale: Member 20$ | Non member 25$
At the door: Member $25 | Non member $30 

GENEVIÈVE CHASSÉE Singer-songwriter-composer Geneviève Chassée is a self-taught artist whose moving and sincere performance in the 2009 “Rencontres qui chantent” drew much acclaim. Just back from the Franco-fête in Acadia, Geneviève Chassée will present her new compositions at the Waterfront Theatre.

MARIE-PIERRE ARTHUR Nominated for three Felix awards at the 2009 ADISQ Gala in the categories “Discovery of the Year”, “Folk Album of the Year” and “Popular Song of the Year”, Marie-Pierre Arthur’s entry into the francophone music scene is not going unnoticed. This artist from Quebec launched her first solo album under her own name in March 2009 before a packed house and an enthusiastic audience. With her exceptional voice and great stage experience, she will present her ethereal songs, which are both sweet and rhythmic, in an intimate folk style that fully projects her melodic sensitivity and her irresistible charm. WEB

YANN PERREAU An all-round artist, actor, poet, singer-songwriter-composer, Yann Perreau is a force to be reckoned with on the francophone music scene. Nominated for five Felix awards at the 2009 ADISQ Gala in the categories “Pop-rock Album of the Year”, “Popular Song of the Year”, “Singer-songwriter-composer of the Year”, “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Record Producer of the Year”, Yann Perreau has shown himself to be not just a scintillating performer but a man of letters as well. His new album “Un serpent sous les fleurs”(A snake under the flowers) is an anthology of hits that will send shockwaves from the stage at the Waterfront Theatre. WEB

 

Popular song = Yann or Marie-Pierre! Wow, we really won't argue on this one, the most popular song of the year is for sure eitherPourquoi from Marie-Pierre Arthur or Beau comme on s'aime from Yann Perreau.  The winner will be announced on November 1st at the ADISQ gala on Radio-Canada! http://www.bonsoundrecords.com/en/

 

If you wish to know more about the Festival Coup de coeur, visit: www.coupdecoeur.qc.ca

 

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