Matiu

Born in Maliotenam, an Innu community located on Quebec’s North Shore, Matiu
joined the ranks of 117 Records in the fall of 2016. After releasing a self-titled EP in 2017 followed by a well-received debut album Petikat in 2018, the singer-songwriter released his new album “Tipatshimushtunan” (which means “Tell us” in

Innu) directed by Louis-Jean Cormier on August 26, 2022.

Adorned with his guitar and surrounded by his exceptional musicians, he presents a folk-blues show in which French and Innu texts intertwine. Matiu tells his story and that of his community through lyrics that deal with daily life, human and family relationships as well as the quest for indigenous identity. He stands out everywhere he goes and seduces the public with his colourful, engaging and authentic personality. With his contagious energy, Matiu offers a show that is both festive and touching, tinged with humour and sensitivity. The reactions to Matiu’s project are unanimous: everyone falls in love with him as soon as they see him on stage. It is obvious that he adds a beautiful diversity to the programming.

During his career, Matiu has performed across the province, in Africa, Texas, Europe and the rest of Canada. He has performed at many festivals: Francos de Montréal, Festival en chanson de Petite-Vallée, Au Pays des pick-ups, FEQ, FME, Le Festif!, Les Déferlantes (France, 2017), Festival Nomade (Mauritania, 2022) and many more.

He has been invited to perform at notable online events: International Indigenous Day (2021), National Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Winnipeg, 2021) and Contact Ontarois (virtual capture production by 117 Records, 2021). With all his projects contributing to make him known to the public as well as the Quebec music industry, Matiu multiplies his media appearances as he is seen in interviews and performances on Belle & Bum, Plus on est de fous plus on lit, En direct de l’Univers, Cette année-là and many more.

Matiu has been selected to present showcases at most of Quebec’s major conventions: ROSEQ 2017, Francofête 2017, Contact Ontarois 2018 and 2021, Festival International de la chanson de Granby 2018, Coup de Cœur Francophone 2018 and 2022, and RIDEAU 2019 and 2022.