LA DÉFERLANCE
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 23, 2026
Québec
Place de la FAO, Vieux-Port de Québec
June 24, 2026
Québec
June 24, 2026
Québec
July 15, 2026
Harrison Hot Springs (BC)
July 16, 2026
Victoria (BC)
July 18, 2026
Vancouver (BC)
"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
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 has been selected to participate in the Showcase Scotland Expo!
October 2025 : The band receives a nomination at the GAMIQ for Âmes des bois!
May 2025 : Thanks to Musicaction for supporting the production of our album 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!