Lisa LeBlanc was born on August 13, 1990, in Rosaireville, a small Acadian village in New Brunswick, Canada. From a young age, she showed a passion for music, writing her own songs by the age of 14 and performing in local bars, often accompanied by her mother due to her age. Her breakthrough came in 2010 when she won first prize at the Festival international de la chanson de Granby, a major competition for Francophone artists, launching her career in the Canadian music scene.
Musical Career
Lisa LeBlanc released her self-titled debut album in 2012, featuring her hit single Aujourd’hui ma vie c’est d’la marde. The album was a massive success, reaching platinum status in Canada. Her raw energy and unique “trash-folk” style resonated with audiences, establishing her as a bold and original artist.
In 2014, she expanded her sound with the English-language EP Highways, Heartaches and Time Well Wasted. Two years later, she released Why You Wanna Leave, Runaway Queen? (2016), a bilingual album blending folk and rock influences, including a notable folk-rock cover of Motörhead’s Ace of Spades.
In 2020, under the alias Belinda, she experimented with disco sounds on the EP It’s Not a Game, It’s a Lifestyle, featuring songs inspired by bingo. Her third full-length album, Chiac Disco (2022), explored a disco-inspired sound infused with Acadian influences and the chiac dialect, a unique blend of French and English spoken in Acadian communities.
Influences & Musical Style
Lisa LeBlanc’s music is influenced by a diverse range of genres and artists. Growing up, she admired musicians like Fleetwood Mac and Jimi Hendrix, which led her to pick up the guitar. Her sound is a dynamic mix of folk, rock, trash-folk, and disco, characterized by energetic performances, witty and heartfelt lyrics, and a distinctive Acadian touch.
A defining aspect of her artistry is her use of chiac, a dialect that reflects her Acadian roots and adds a unique linguistic and cultural identity to her music. Her ability to blend traditional and contemporary styles makes her one of the most innovative voices in Canadian music today.
Awards & Recognition
Throughout her career, Lisa LeBlanc has received several prestigious awards, including two Félix Awards and an East Coast Music Award. She has also been nominated three times for the Juno Awards and has been shortlisted twice for the Polaris Music Prize.
Conclusion
Lisa LeBlanc is a fearless and eclectic artist who continuously reinvents herself while staying true to her Acadian heritage. Whether through folk, rock, or disco, her music is filled with humor, raw emotion, and infectious energy. As she continues to evolve, she remains a standout figure in contemporary Canadian music.
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