The people of Quebec are very proud of their rich heritage: traditional music, songs and dance that date back hundreds of years. The members of Les Langues Fourchues are driven by their love of these traditions and their desire to share them with the rest of the world.

 

After 7 years of shows, 2 albums (Que l’Devan emporte le restant in 2002 and Cache ta barzatte in 2003) and a central involvement in the world of Quebecois traditional music, the musicians of Les Langues Fourchues have more creative energy to offer than ever before. Each member has explored the limits of their instruments individually and sought out new repertoire to bring to the group. The result of their efforts is their third album, Juste à point, released in autumn 2007.

 

The traditional material on the new CD comes primarily from written and audio archives, reel-to-reel tapes stored at universities or owned by private collectors. There are also songs composed by respected musicians like Mary Travers, known throughout Quebec as La Bolduc, whose works are a cornerstone of the popular culture of the province.

 

After years of playing, the musicians of Les Langues Fourchues are all accomplished singers; individually their voices are rich with character, and combined they weave intricate harmonies that leave listeners spellbound. Each has spent years mastering their instruments – JF, Pascal, Evelyne and Martin play with subtlety and skill on fiddle, guitar, flute or accordion. Furthermore, they each bring original instrumental compositions to the group, adding a spark of creativity to the energy of a traditional veillée.

 

Propagating the traditional repertoire of Quebec is both a privilege and a duty for the members of Les Langues Fourchues. No wonder they have been called “one of the most promising traditional groups in Quebec!”