
RichardSéguin
- Origin
- Montréal
- Active since
- 1952
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Biography
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Richard Séguin (born March 27, 1952, in Pointe-aux-Trembles, Québec Canada) is a Québécois songwriter, musician, and singer. His music career began in the 1970s with the duo Les Séguin, alongside his twin sister Marie-Claire. The duo achieved considerable success in Québec, particularly with their folk rendition of Félix Leclerc's 'Le train du nord.' Séguin has been a solo artist since 1979, often collaborating with his sister on her solo projects. He has received several awards, including Félix Awards from the Québec music industry association ADISQ, and some of his albums have been certified platinum. His songwriting features a blend of blues, folk, and rock influences, and his lyrics are known for their powerful metaphors. In addition to music, Séguin is also a skilled visual artist, recognized for his wood engravings.
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Started in the 1970s with the duo Les Séguin.
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Solo career since 1979.
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Several albums certified platinum.
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Received Félix Awards from ADISQ.
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Music influenced by blues, folk, and rock.
Selection
Discography
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- Deux cents nuits à l’heure1978
Deux cents nuits à l’heure
- Richard Séguin1979
Richard Séguin
- Trace et contraste1980
Trace et contraste
- Double Vie1985
Double Vie
BuyAmazon ↗ - Journée d'Amérique1988
Journée d'Amérique
BuyAmazon ↗ - Aux portes du matin1991
Aux portes du matin
- Vagabondage1993
Vagabondage
- D’instinct1995
D’instinct
- Microclimat2000
Microclimat
- Solo2003
Solo
- Chants de Pierre / From Stone2004
Chants de Pierre / From Stone
- Lettres ouvertes2006
Lettres ouvertes
- Séguin et le grand choeur2010
Séguin et le grand choeur
- Appalaches2011
Appalaches
- Les horizons nouveaux2016
Les horizons nouveaux
BuyAmazon ↗ - Retour à Walden: Richard Séguin sur les pas de Thoreau2018
Retour à Walden: Richard Séguin sur les pas de Thoreau
- Les liens les lieux2022
Les liens les lieux
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FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Richard Séguin?+
Richard Séguin was born in 1952.
Q02Where is Richard Séguin from?+
Richard Séguin is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Q03What genre of music does Richard Séguin perform?+
Richard Séguin performs music in the blues genre.
Q04What are Richard Séguin's biggest hits?+
Some of his biggest hits include the albums 'Deux cents nuits à l’heure' (1978), 'Richard Séguin' (1979), and 'Double Vie' (1985).
Q05Since when has Richard Séguin been active?+
Richard Séguin has been active since 1979 as a solo artist.
Q06Has Richard Séguin won any awards?+
Yes, Richard Séguin has won several awards, including Félix awards from the Quebec music association ADISQ.
