La Bolduc

Musical Artist

1894 – 1941

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Who was La Bolduc?

Mary Rose-Anna Travers, was a French Canadian singer and musician. She was known as Madame Bolduc or La Bolduc. During the peak of her popularity in the 1930s, she was known as the Queen of Canadian Folksingers. Bolduc is often considered to be Quebec's first singer/songwriter. Her style combined the traditional folk music of Ireland and Quebec, usually in upbeat, comedic songs.

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Born
Jun 4, 1894
Also known as
  • Madame Bolduc
Ethnicity
  • French Canadian
  • French-speaking Quebecer
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Died
Feb 20, 1941

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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