GillesVigneault
Gilles Vigneault is a Canadian poet, publisher, singer-songwriter, and Quebec nationalist and sovereigntist. Two of his songs are considered by many to be Quebec's unofficial anthems: "Mon pays" and "Gens du pays", and his line Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays, c'est l'hiver became a proverb in Quebec. Vigneault is a Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec, Knight of the Legion of Honour, and Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
- Origin
- Natashquan
- Active since
- 1928
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Biography
Story
Gilles Vigneault (born 27 October 1928) is a Canadian poet, publisher, singer-songwriter, and a prominent figure in Quebec nationalism and sovereignty. He was born in Natashquan and studied in Rimouski and Quebec City. Influenced by poets like Pierre de Ronsard and Victor Hugo, he became a poet and storyteller, often depicting the people and landscape of Natashquan. Vigneault is a staunch advocate for Quebec's sovereignty and the French language. His songs, particularly "Mon pays" and "Gens du pays", are considered unofficial anthems of Quebec.
- 01
Molson Prize in 1982
- 02
Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec in 2000
- 03
Governor General's Literary Award in 1965
- 04
Honorary Doctorate from Laval University in 1987
- 05
Honorary Member of the Union of Quebec Writers
Awards
- chevalier de la Légion d'honneur
- officier des Arts et des Lettres
- prix Molson1982
- grand officier de l'Ordre national du Québec2000
- prix littéraires du Gouverneur général1965
- docteur honoris causa de l'Université Laval1987
- compagnon de l'Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec2016
- prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle1993
- prix Denise-Pelletier1983
- prix Calixa-Lavallée
- doctorat honoris causa de l'université Lyon-II1990
- prix Alvine-Bélisle1980
- Membre d'honneur de l'Union des écrivaines et des écrivains québécois
Selection
Discography
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- Gilles Vigneault1962
Gilles Vigneault
- Vol. II: Gilles Vigneault chante et récite1963
Vol. II: Gilles Vigneault chante et récite
- Gilles Vigneault à la Comédie-Canadienne1965
Gilles Vigneault à la Comédie-Canadienne
- Mon Pays1966
Mon Pays
BuyAmazon ↗ - Le Nord du nord1968
Le Nord du nord
- Les Voyageurs1969
Les Voyageurs
- Du milieu du pont1969
Du milieu du pont
- Le Voyageur sédentaire1970
Le Voyageur sédentaire
- Le Temps qu'il fait sur mon pays1971
Le Temps qu'il fait sur mon pays
- Pays du fond de moi1971
Pays du fond de moi
- Les Gens de mon pays1971
Les Gens de mon pays
- L'album1973
L'album
- La Manikoutai1974
La Manikoutai
- J’ai planté un chêne...1976
J’ai planté un chêne...
- Comment vous donner des nouvelles...1978
Comment vous donner des nouvelles...
- Au doux milieu de nous1978
Au doux milieu de nous
- Quelques pas dans l'univers d'Eva1981
Quelques pas dans l'univers d'Eva
- Combinen de fois faut-il parler d'amour1982
Combinen de fois faut-il parler d'amour
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Gilles Vigneault?+
Gilles Vigneault was born in 1928.
Q02Where is Gilles Vigneault from?+
Gilles Vigneault is from Natashquan, Quebec.
Q03What genre of music does he perform?+
Gilles Vigneault performs traditional chanson.
Q04What are his biggest hits?+
Some of his biggest hits include the albums "Gilles Vigneault" (1962), "Mon Pays" (1966), and "Les Gens de mon pays" (1971).
Q05Since when has he been active?+
The information regarding the start of his musical activity is not available.
Q06Has he won any awards?+
Yes, Gilles Vigneault has won several awards, including the Molson Prize in 1982 and the Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec in 2000.