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La Fanfafonie

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La Fanfafonie was a group of street musicians (walking band) formed during the winter of 1980. There were 8 members at the time, of various ages and backgrounds, some were professional musicians and others self-taught. While active from 1980 to 1984 they performed primarily in Québec, but they also did 2 short tours in Europe in 1982 and 1983. In 1984 they performed briefly for Cirque Du Soleil and recorded two 7" Singles for them as well, that happen to be their only known recordings. After their break up some of the members remained as crew for Cirque Du Soleil. First group members and roles (1980 to 1981): Michel Fafard (co-founder) - tuba Hélène Pouliot (co-founder) - alto sax RIchard Ste-Marie - tenor and soprano sax, flute Martine Rochette - alto trumpet (euphonium) piccolo Jean Néron - clarinet Jacques Grenier - percussions, bass drum Guy Devost - persussions, snare drum and cymbals Romain Pollender - comedian, accordion and flute Between 1981 and 1983 there were some changes in the group. Group members and roles (1984): Hélène Pouliot - alto sax RIchard Ste-Marie - tenor and soprano sax, flute Martine Rochette - alto trumpet (euphonium) piccolo Gervais Harvey - barytone and alto sax Jean Néron - clarinet, electric guitar Denis Martin - percussions, bass drum Guy Devost - percussions, snare drum and cymbals René Dupéré - composer, tuba, keyboards Denis Perron, bass guitar

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René Dupéré ep, org *1946 CA

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