Aldor Emerging Artist Award winning guitarist and singer François-Félix Roy (Festival Trad Montréal 2022) is a new and refreshing rising star in the Québécois traditional music scene. His unique approach combines the liveliness of traditional music with the nuance and subtlety folksingers are known for. From spirited war songs to introspective laments, his skillful guitar playing is empowered by the vibrancy of typical French-Canadian foot percussion. His concerts also feature instrumental reels and waltzes, reimagined through delicate fingerstyle arrangements.

François-Félix launched his debut album Peines perdues in 2023, produced by Éric Beaudry (De temps antan, La bottine souriante). Its success has carried him to a variety of reputable venues, including the National Theater of Genova in Italy and the Musik over Præstø Fjord in Denmark. His music has earned prizes in Canada and in the USA, where juries have lauded his instrumental mastery as well as the genuineness of his enthralling performances. He has shared the stage with many renowned artists such as Italian virtuoso Beppe Gambetta and Oji-Cree songwriter Aysanabee.

François-Félix is also the guitarist of irish-québécois trio Grosse Isle. The band will launch their new album on March 2025.

Distinctions :

• Nominated for the Canadian Folk Music Award For Traditional Singer of the Year
• Nominated for the GAMIQ Award for theTrad album of the year Award For Peines perdues
• Aldor Emerging Award of Festival Trad Montréal
  Awarded in recognition of the commitment and achievements of key players in Quebec's traditional culture community.
• Nominee for the Télé-Québec emerging artist award of Culture Montérégie

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