Matiu
Trad / folk / racines
- Origin
- Uashat
- Born
- 1986
- Genres
- folk, rock
- Labels
- Musique Nomade
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Biography
Matiu is the stage name of Matthew Vachon, born in 1986 in Uashat-Maliotenam, Quebec. He is an Innu singer-songwriter primarily active in the folk and rock genres. Matiu is noted for his contributions to traditional and roots music, and he has been nominated three times for the Félix Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year, in 2019, 2020, and 2021. In 2016, he competed in Le Rythme, a music competition aired on APTN for First Nations musicians. He released a self-titled EP in 2017, followed by his full-length debut album Petikat in 2018, and the album Tipatshimushtunan in 2022. Matiu is also a member of the Nikamu Mamuitun collective led by Florent Vollant.
Highlights
- Three-time Félix Award nominee for Indigenous Artist of the Year (2019, 2020, 2021)
- Competed in Le Rythme, a music competition for First Nations musicians in 2016
- Released the self-titled EP 'Matiu' in 2017
- Released the album 'Petikat' in 2018
- Released the album 'Tipatshimushtunan' in 2022
- Member of the Nikamu Mamuitun collective led by Florent Vollant.
Discography
- Matiu · EP2017
- Petikat2018
- Tipatshimushtunan2022
FAQ
How old is Matiu / when was he born?
Matiu was born in 1986.
Where is Matiu from?
Matiu is from Uashat, Quebec.
What kind of music does Matiu make?
Matiu primarily works in the folk and rock genres.
What are Matiu's biggest hits?
Some of his biggest releases include the EP "Matiu" (2017), the album "Petikat" (2018), and the album "Tipatshimushtunan" (2022).
Since when has Matiu been active?
Matiu has been active since at least 2016.
Has he won any awards?
Matiu has been nominated three times for the Félix Awards in the Indigenous Artist of the Year category, in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
