Niagara was a French rock band that achieved popularity both in France and Canada in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Driven by Laporte's charisma and vocal style, the duo released their debut album in 1986, Encore un dernier baiser which included their first two successes and two new singles, "Je dois m'en aller" and "Quand la ville dort" (both also reaching the Top 20).
in 1988; the video for its single "Soleil d'hiver" received frequent airplay in Canada, leading to the group forming a following in North America.
Its singles "J'ai vu" and "Pendant que les champs brûlent" became minor hits in central Europe and reached the French Top 50.
They toured Canada again in 1993 to support the album, playing eight dates in Quebec and New Brunswick including a show at the Montreal Forum.