Since its formation in autumn of 2000, the trio Genticorum has successfully emerged on the traditional Québécois music scene. Highlights to date include performances at important trad festivals Mémoire et Racines (Joliette, QC), La Grande Rencontre (Montréal), the Festival des Vieux Métiers (St-Charles-sur-Richelieu, QC) and the Festival International de Folklore de Marieville (QC), Their first album was released at the end of 2002 (Vizou; Ozone Distribution) and has already garnered critical praise.

Comprised of Alexandre de Grosbois-Garand (wooden flute, electric bass, vocals), Pascal Gemme (fiddle, feet, vocals) and Yann Falquet (guitar, feet, vocals), Genticorum offers a rich Québécois repertoire of captivatingly-crooked traditional tunes and tongue-in-cheek songs. In addition to scavaging for seldom-heard traditional fare, they integrate an inspired choice selection of original compositions that render hommage to their musical roots.

In addition to concert performances, Genticorum is active on the traditional dance scene in Québec. Whether animating a contradance, a «veillée» Québécois (with caller) or a Breton-style «fest-noz», the group knows how to please dancers! They also offer bilingual (English or French) Québécois workshops on fiddle, flute, guitar, songs and foot-tapping, adapted to participants’ needs.

What the Press is Saying...

"You’d think you were listening to seasoned veterans who, on top of that, have all the energy of the new generation… [the album] Le Galarneau is one of the folk scene’s best-kept secrets and I strongly urge you to make the discovery." Guy Bouchard, Trente Sous Zéro

"irresistible musique that will give you ants in your pants!" La Presse, Montréal

"So much energy that it’s sometimes hard to believe that there are only three of them." Le Flambeau de l’Est, Québec