LA DÉFERLANCE
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 25, 2026
Québec
October 16, 2026
Hamilton (ON)
October 23, 2026
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ES)
Worldwide Music Exposition - WOMEX
December 13, 2026
Sherbrooke
"La Déferlance continues to shine on Âmes des bois [...], an excellent album that certifies the band as one of the finest acts in the current Quebec trad music scene."
- World Music Central
"With their inventive arrangements of old and new repertoire, La Déferlance are at the forefront of Québec’s burgeoning trad revival"
- Songlines
"[Le] quatuor, s’il a le cœur battant à base de podorythmie et de guimbarde, étonne par ses audaces [...] Maniement expert et mains tendues."
- Le Devoir
"This project, taking Franco-Canadian Folk on a joyful ride, seemingly offers them – and us – a uniquely pure enjoyment."
- Artmag
NEWS
September 2026 : The band has been selected to present a showcase at WOMEX!
August 2026 : The band has been selected to present a showcase at the Folk Canada Conference!
August 2026 : The band is recipient of the Emerging Artist Award of the Edmonton Folk Festival!
January 2026 : The band is presenting at Showcase Scotland Expo!
November 2025 : The band receives a nomination at the Prix OPUS for Âmes des bois!
October 2025 : The band receives a nomination at the CFMAs for Âmes des bois!
October 2025 : The band receives a nomination at the GAMIQ for Âmes des bois!
January 2025 : See the first broadcast of the episode of La Grande Veillée featuring the band!
ABOUT US
Since 2018, La Déferlance offers a refreshing and brightly colored trad. Alongside imaginative arrangements of lively tunes and traditional songs, the band’s repertoire features many original compositions. The group's energetic and polished performances are a testament to its members' years of varied musical experience, notably in jazz and classical music. Recipient of numerous nominations (Canadian Folk Music Awards, GAMIQ, OPUS, Heritage Awards), the group now travels around the globe to present its new show Âmes des bois created from its second album released in May 2025!