Exceptional Music Artisans to be Honored at ADISQ Gala
The annual ADISQ Gala is a star-studded event that celebrates the best and brightest in Quebec music. This year, 10 exceptional music artisans will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the industry.
1. Véronique Sanson
Véronique Sanson is a renowned French singer-songwriter who has been active since the 1970s. She is known for her poetic lyrics and her distinctive, raspy voice. Sanson has released over 20 albums and has won numerous awards, including the Victoire de la Musique for Female Artist of the Year in 1982.
2. Daniel Bélanger
Daniel Bélanger is a Québécois singer-songwriter who is known for his introspective lyrics and his haunting melodies. He has released seven studio albums and has won numerous awards, including the ADISQ Award for Best Male Artist of the Year in 2003.
3. Diane Dufresne
Diane Dufresne is a Québécois singer who is known for her powerful voice and her theatrical performances. She has released over 20 albums and has won numerous awards, including the ADISQ Award for Best Female Artist of the Year in 1986.
4. Gilles Vigneault
Gilles Vigneault is a Québécois singer-songwriter who is known for his poetic lyrics and his evocative melodies. He has released over 20 albums and has won numerous awards, including the Prix du Gouverneur général for Lifetime Achievement in 2005.
5. Luc Plamondon
Luc Plamondon is a Québécois lyricist who is known for his work on some of the most successful musicals in the world, including Starmania and Notre-Dame de Paris. He has also written songs for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Celine Dion and Johnny Hallyday.
6. Pauline Julien
Pauline Julien is a Québécois singer who is known for her political activism and her powerful voice. She has released over 20 albums and has won numerous awards, including the ADISQ Award for Best Female Artist of the Year in 1974.
7. Plume Latraverse
Plume Latraverse is a Québécois singer-songwriter who is known for his humorous lyrics and his catchy melodies. He has released over 10 albums and has won numerous awards, including the ADISQ Award for Best Male Artist of the Year in 1998.
8. Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter who is known for his theatrical performances and his haunting melodies. He has released seven studio albums and has won numerous awards, including the Brit Award for Best International Male Solo Artist in 2008.
9. Sam Roberts
Sam Roberts is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is known for his catchy melodies and his introspective lyrics. He has released five studio albums and has won numerous awards, including the Juno Award for Best Rock Album in 2004.
10. Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is known for her beautiful voice and her powerful lyrics. She has released nine studio albums and has won numerous awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Pop Female Vocal Performance in 1998.