Karkwa

After reaching the final stages of the Francouvertes contest in 2001, the band released its debut album, Le Pensionnat des établis, in 2003.

In 2007, they were featured, along with The Stills, The Besnard Lakes and Mahjor Bidet, on the bill of Quebec Scene, a concert in Ottawa sponsored by CBC Radio 3.

[1] On the third album, Le Volume du vent, as the band further expanded its reach into English Canada, guest musicians included Patrick Watson and Elizabeth Powell.

[7] Lead singer Louis-Jean Cormier released his debut solo album, Le treizième étage, in 2012.

[9] The announcement was accompanied by the release of the album's first preview single, "Parfaite à l'écran", whose music video featured actress Pascale Bussières.

Concert in Metz, France, 2009