Florent Vollant

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]

Florent Vollant
Florent Vollant performing in 2006
Background information
Born (1959-08-10) August 10, 1959
Labrador, Canada
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Associated actsKashtin
Websiteflorentvollant.com

In 1997, Vollant built his own recording studio – Makusham – on the reserve which is used by musicians inside and outside the community.[3] His solo album Puamuna, which means dreams in Innu, was the first time Vollant recorded a full album in his own studio.[4] His Innu-language album of Christmas songs, Nipaiamianan, earned him an apostolic blessing from Pope John Paul II,[5] as well as the Juno Award for Aboriginal Recording of the Year in 2001.[6]

In 2020 he served as executive producer of Call Me Human (Je m'appelle humain), Kim O'Bomsawin's documentary film about Innu poet Joséphine Bacon.

Discography
  • Katak (2003)
  • Nipaiamianan (2005)
  • Eku Mamu (2009)
  • Puamuna (2015)
  • Mishta Meshkenu (2018)[7]

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. Tittley, Nicolas (July 14, 2015). "Florent Vollant: Rooted Nomad". Words and Music. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  4. "Florent Vollant on life after Kashtin". Ottawa Citizen. 2016-01-26. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
  5. "2012 Festival Artists". Mariposa Folk Festival. Mariposa Folk Foundation. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  6. Cote, Abby. "New journey begins for Vollant: Aboriginal Juno nominees honored". Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA). Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  7. "Mishta Mishkenu by Florent Vallant on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
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