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Band in Cap-Saint-Ignace, 1957

Black and white photograph of a seven-man band posing in front of a sugar shack.

Photograph, 1957

Collection of the Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon, PH31

The musicians in the photograph were performing at a traditional sugar party in Cap-Saint-Ignace, not far from Montmagny, in 1957. The band exemplifies the spirit of the region and the accordion’s role in popular celebrations. From left to right: Paul-Henri Morin (caller), Gérard Tremblay (guitar), Marcellin Langlois (violin), Guy Morisette (diatonic accordion), Denis Martin (banjo).