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Richard Séguin
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RichardSéguin

Richard Séguin is a Québécois songwriter, musician and singer.

Origin
Montréal
Active since
1952

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Biography

Story

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.

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Selection

Discography

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  • Deux cents nuits à l’heure
    1978

    Deux cents nuits à l’heure

  • Richard Séguin
    1979

    Richard Séguin

  • Trace et contraste
    1980

    Trace et contraste

  • Double Vie
    1985

    Double Vie

  • Journée d'Amérique
    1988

    Journée d'Amérique

  • Aux portes du matin
    1991

    Aux portes du matin

  • Vagabondage
    1993

    Vagabondage

  • D’instinct
    1995

    D’instinct

  • Microclimat
    2000

    Microclimat

  • Solo
    2003

    Solo

  • Chants de Pierre / From Stone
    2004

    Chants de Pierre / From Stone

  • Lettres ouvertes
    2006

    Lettres ouvertes

  • Séguin et le grand choeur
    2010

    Séguin et le grand choeur

  • Appalaches
    2011

    Appalaches

  • Les horizons nouveaux
    2016

    Les horizons nouveaux

  • Retour à Walden: Richard Séguin sur les pas de Thoreau
    2018

    Retour à Walden: Richard Séguin sur les pas de Thoreau

  • Les liens les lieux
    2022

    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.