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Gilles Vigneault
Canadian songwriter and poet
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French Canadian literature
- In Canadian literature: The Quiet Revolution
With chansonniers (singer-songwriters) such as Gilles Vigneault, the “Quebec song” became the poetry of the people. Fusing elements of traditional Quebec folk music with politically charged lyrics, the Quebec song gained new importance at this time for its role in sustaining political fervour and national pride. Vigneault’s music incorporated many…
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