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Genticorum

Genticorum

Genticorum
Music Network presents multi-award-winning folk ensemble Genticorum.

Pascal Gemme fiddle, mandolin, foot percussion, voice
Yann Falquet
guitar, jaw harp, voice
Nicholas Williams
accordion, flute, voice

Winners of Ensemble of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Genticorum are celebrated as being among the foremost champions of Québécois traditional music. Their unique blend of lively, foot-stomping energy, masterful musicianship and captivating stage presence has won them fans worldwide.

This dynamic trio weaves together intricate melodies of fiddle, flute and accordion, underpinned by the rhythmic drive of foot percussion and the rich tones of acoustic guitar, while their gorgeous vocal harmonies reinforce their status as “one of the tightest units on the planet” (Roots World).

Don’t miss this rare chance to witness an unforgettable evening with Genticorum—an exhilarating journey into the heart of Québécois folk music.

About the artists

Yann Falquet is a very active and creative acoustic guitar player on the Québécois music scene. He has explored many styles of music and completed a bachelor's degree in Jazz. Since then, he has developed a personal guitar style for Québec folk music inspired by the music of different cultures (Brittany, Scandinavia, Ireland and North America). His involvement in the province's traditional music scene has seen Yann guest on numerous recordings and tour regularly throughout Canada, U.S., Europe and Australia including with Juno award-winning group The McDades and the Jean-François Bélanger Trio.

Nicholas Williams has developed a reputation as a versatile and sought-after musician in the traditional music scenes of Québec and New England.  His rhythmic yet nuanced style of flute playing draws from Irish and Scottish traditions as well as from his studies of North Indian classical music.  After completing a BFA in world music and composition at York University, Nicholas moved to Québec in 2000 where he has enjoyed exploring the common ground of his own diverse musical experiences and the rich Québécois musical tradition.  Also an accomplished accordion and piano player, he has been a member of the band Crowfoot since 2005, plays with fiddler Laura Risk and is a member of the Alex Kehler & Nicholas Williams ensemble.

Pascal Gemme is a leading light in Québec’s traditional music scene. Known as much for his original compositions as his fine interpretation of traditional tunes, Pascal is the fiddler, singer and arranger of the band Genticorum. From a young age, the fiddle music and songs of his native province have captivated him and guided his artistic journey.  After graduating with a degree in composition and ensemble arranging from Montréal’s St. Laurent College, he immersed himself in the traditional music around him, playing, collecting and recording music from all over Québec.

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