Adrienne Roy-Vilandré
Adrienne Roy-Vilandré | |
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| Born | February 13, 1893 Lévis, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | October 23, 1978 (aged 85) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | Yohadio |
| Occupation(s) | singer, folklorist |
Adrienne Roy-Vilandré was a soprano and folklorist from Quebec. She gave hundreds of performances in the province, frequently participated in radio broadcasts, and, using the pen name Francine, contributed articles to French-language newspapers and magazines. In addition to French-Canadian folk songs, her performances often included works in Mohawk and other Native Indian languages.