Formed in 2018, La Déferlance offers a refreshing and brightly coloured trad.

Alongside imaginative arrangements of lively tunes and traditional songs, the band’s repertoire features many original compositions. The group’s energetic and polished performances are a testament to its members’ years of varied musical experience, notably in jazz and classical music. The group now travels across North America to present its show Âmes des bois, created from its second album released in 2025.

“The quartet, whose beating heart lies in foot-tapping rhythm and jaw harp, surprises with its boldness […] Expert handling and outstretched hands.”
– Sylvain Cormier, Le Devoir

“La Déferlance continues to shine on Âmes des bois, an excellent album that certifies the band as one of the finest acts in the current Quebec trad music scene.”
– Angel Romero, World Music Central

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