Matiu (musician) facts for kids
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Matiu
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Matthew Vachon
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Style | Folk, rock |
Matiu, whose real name is Matthew Vachon, is an Innu singer and songwriter. He was born in 1986 in Uashat-Maliotenam, Quebec, Canada. Matiu is known for his folk and rock music.
He has been nominated three times for the prestigious Felix Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year. These nominations were in 2019, 2020, and 2021. The Felix Awards celebrate the best music in Quebec.
Matiu's Musical Start
Matthew Vachon began his music career by competing in a show called Le Rythme in 2016. This show was on APTN. It featured talented First Nations musicians.
In 2017, Matiu released his first music collection, a self-titled EP. An EP is like a mini-album with fewer songs. The next year, in 2018, he released his first full-length album. It was called Petikat.
Working with Other Artists
Matiu is also part of a music group called the Nikamu Mamuitun collective. This group was started by Florent Vollant, another well-known musician.
The collective includes several other artists. Some of these artists are Marcie Michaud-Gagnon, Joëlle St-Pierre, and Chloé Lacasse. Other members include Scott-Pien Picard, Kanen, Cédrik St-Onge, and Ivan Boivin. They all work together to create music.
