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Émile Joseph Benoît (March 24, 1913 – September 3, 1992) was a Canadian fiddler who became known for popularizing Franco-Newfoundlander folk music traditions.〔(Émile Benoît ) at Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage.〕 Born in Black Duck Brook, Dominion of Newfoundland, Benoît worked primarily as a fisherman for much of his life, playing fiddle mainly as a hobby and at local community events. After winning second prize at a fiddle contest in nearby Stephenville in 1973, he began to pursue music more actively, making it his primary career after his retirement from fishing.〔 He became a popular performer, touring throughout Canada, appearing on ''90 Minutes Live'' and in several documentary films, and performing in New Orleans, England, France and Norway.〔 He released three albums and wrote nearly 200 songs during his lifetime. His final album, 1992's ''Vive la rose'', was recorded with Newfoundland folk-rock band Figgy Duff. He gave his final performance just two months before his death〔 on September 3, 1992 in Stephenville.〔 He was posthumously honoured by the East Coast Music Awards in 1993. Musicians such as Kelly Russell, Noel Dinn, Pamela Morgan and Jim Payne have cited Benoît as an influence on their own music.〔 In 2009, Benoit's version of the song "Vive la rose" was the basis of a mixed media animated short of the same name, directed by Bruce Alcock and produced by the National Film Board of Canada. ==Discography== ;Albums *''Emile's Dream'' (1979) *''It Comes from the Heart'' (1982) *''Vive la Rose'' (1992) ;Contributing artist *''The Rough Guide to the Music of Canada'' (2005) ==References== 〕 }} 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Émile Benoît」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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