Music on the Delaware welcomes Genticorum to the mainstage at the historic Walton Theatre, 30 Gardiner Pl, Walton, NY, on Saturday, April 5^th at 7:30pm.

Genticorum is among the most distinctive voices of Québécois traditional music. In French, to describe the chemistry between people, you say they have atomes crochus —literally, that their atoms are interlaced. There’s no better way to talk about Genticorum. The trio’s connection is magnetic. In the filigree of their arrangements, seamlessly melding fiddle, flute, accordion, guitar, foot percussion, and voices, there’s always an organic spark on the concert stage. At its root, this is social music, and audiences can’t help but feel the pleasure these three musicians get from playing together.

Founded in 2000, when fiddler Pascal Gemme and guitarist Yann Falquet met in Montreal’s trad scene, Genticorum quickly earned international recognition for bringing out all the poetry and nuance of French Canada’s old songs and step-dance tunes. In 2015, Nicholas Williams added his flute and accordion to the mix. Their compositions have become beloved standards at dances and sessions, their approach influencing peers and younger musicians alike.

For over twenty years, the trio has earned a place of privilege on world, traditional, folk and Celtic music stages. Known for their unbridled energy, their musicianship and their magnetic stage presence, the trio has won over audiences at such prestigious events as Celtic Connections in Scotland, the Tønder Folk Festival in Denmark, the National Folk Festival in Australia, the Independent Music Festival in Alexandria, Egypt, the Rain Forest Festival in Malaysia, as well as countless venues across North America.

“For a three piece, Genticorum makes a very full and glorious noise, both instrumentally and vocally... This is a band that’s going to go places.” SING OUT MAGAZINE

“This French-Canadian trio really are something of sensation and combine magnificent three-part native tongue vocal harmonies with jaw dropping musicianship and really are up there with the best of the genre.” CLASSIC ROCK SOCIETY UK LMT

There will be a brief intermission and an opportunity to win door prizes.

Please note that livestreaming is unavailable for this mainstage concert.

"Old Yamaska"

"Happy Two Step"

"Dans les haubans"