Lisa LeBlanc

Lisa LeBlanc, an Acadian singer whose work moves from francophone folk to disco, performs a concert at Gullivers in Manchester. The programme draws on albums that range from roots music to rock and pop.

Lisa LeBlanc is an Acadian singer born in 1990 in Rosaireville, who began performing traditional music in 2006. The self-titled debut album appeared in 2012 on Bonsound. Since then the catalogue has covered several styles: a francophone folk album that sold platinum, an electrified rock album sung in English, a disco record that has won several awards, and a live album recorded with the Québec Symphony Orchestra. The work has earned several Félix awards, three Juno nominations and two places on the Polaris Prize shortlist.

The later album Patchwork draws on 1960s and 1970s folk and rock 'n'roll, with touches of swamp pop, soul and traditional Cajun and Acadian influences. Its sound is described as intimate and relatable, combining the feel of informal kitchen parties with the reflective mood of late-night drives.

The music is pop, rock and indie. Gullivers is a Manchester venue that hosts concerts and shows, and this evening places Lisa LeBlanc's blend of folk, rock and roots influences on its stage for listeners interested in songwriting rooted in several traditions.