La Bottine Souriante

In the fall of 1976, La Bottine Souriante saw the light of day in Lanaudière, a region of Quebec whose culture thrives on a rich blend of Celtic and Acadian roots. The band’s arrival on the Quebec arts scene fits in with a return to tradition that allowed an entire generation, in the 1970s, to rediscover its heritage.

The group’s jovial and festive spirit is infectious, never failing to seduce audiences everywhere they've been heard and seen. With their inventive arrangements, which tastefully combine a wide variety of nuances, genres, and rhythms, La Bottine Souriante has unquestionably contributed to the revival of Quebec trad music.