Original and Traditional Music of the Acadian-Maineiacs
Boréal Tordu began when fiddler Steve Muise and singer Robert Sylvain discovered a mutual interest in the music of their shared Acadian heritage. While signs of their parents’ culture can still be found in Maine, it was almost lost to their generation, after years of forced assimilation. More than a revival, their music represents a continuation of Franco-Maineiac musical traditions passed down from the Acadians, the Québécois, and the unique French- speaking people of the the Republic of Madawaska and milltowns all over New England.
Praise for Boréal Tordu
“This bringing to life of traditional Canadian, American and French music is altogether new.”
Esther Perne
Summertime in the Belgrades
July 9, 2004
Bob Keyes
“It’s folk music in the purest sense, because it relies on tradition but folds in contemporary values and sensibilities”
Maine Sunday Telegram
May 22, 2005
Paul-Emile Comeau
“an inspiration to the Franco-American community”
Dirty Linen
July 31, 2006
William Guignier
“Vous serez surpris de voir avec quel talent et quel plaisir ils jouent notre répertoire et avec quel bonheur ils s’expriment en français”
Le Zaricot Café
Ste. Hyacinthe, Québec
Sam Pfeifle
“a fun brand of rootsy acoustic music that’s accessible despite/because of its French lyrics and features some top-notch musicality and singing”
Portland Phoenix
January 12, 2006