Ad Vielle Que Pourra
| Company type | Musical ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Daniel Thonon, Luc Thonon, Gilles Plante, Alain Leroux, Clement Demers, Sarah Lesage |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Quebec , Canada |
| Products | Folk music albums |
Ad Vielle Que Pourra was a musical ensemble originating from Quebec, known for creating original works influenced by the folk traditions of French, Québécois, and Breton cultures. The group’s name is inspired by the vielle (hurdy-gurdy), an essential instrument that defined their distinctive sound.
History
The group was established in 1986, with members Daniel Thonon, Luc Thonon, Gilles Plante, Alain Leroux, Clement Demers, and Sarah Lesage.
Their first album, titled Ad Vielle Que Pourra, New French Folk Music, was released in 1989 through Green Linnet Records. This record showcased traditional instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy, bombarde, and accordion. In 1991, they followed up with Come What May, which merged original compositions with traditional lyrics.
Ad Vielle Que Pourra appeared at prominent Canadian folk festivals, including the Winnipeg Folk Festival in 1990 and 1991, as well as the Edmonton Folk Music Festival in 1993. Their third album, Musaïque, was issued in 1994.
In 1996, the band released Ménage à Quatre under Xenophile Records, a subsidiary of Green Linnet. This album incorporated traditional dance rhythms from various countries and featured instruments such as bagpipe, clarinet, guitar, Mandocello, and fiddle.
The group continued to tour throughout Canada and the United States until 1999 before ultimately disbanding in 2000.
Discography
- 1989 Ad Vielle Que Pourra, New French Folk Music
- 1991 Come What May
- 1994 Musaïque
- 1996 Ménage à Quatre