Biography:Joseph Bouchard
Joseph Bouchard
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| Given name: | Joseph-Albert ("Joe" "Jos") |
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| Family name: | Bouchard |
| Place of birth: | Pointe-Au-Pic |
| Place of death: | Île D'Orléans |
| Year of birth: | 1905 |
| Year of death: | 1979 |
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Biographical notes
JOSEPH "JOE/JOS" BOUCHARD (1905-1979) grand master of the "vrai jeu du Québec" and child prodigy (he began his career at the age of 12), received his primary tutelage from Elie Sioué, a Native American of the Réserve De l'Ancienne-Lorette. As with many musicians, he was unable to make a living from his music and had to hold a position at Canadian National for 32 years. He performed with accordionist Théodore Duguay's Montagnards Laurentiens on the radio station CHRC in 1948. He also played in the Lac-Saint-Jean region. He remains a reference for his style and sensitivity.