Have you heard of an incredibly talented singer-songwriter from Québec, called Ms. (or Madame) La Bolduc, and her unique songs? This post shares an uplifting song, which was composed by Ms. La Bolduc during Canada’s great depression of the 1930s. It is entitled “Ça va venir découragez-vous pas” [We will get there!]? For your convenience, and if you wish, an English translation of the lyrics can be found online: https://tinyurl.com/4t4a6xrw . Is there anything more powerful than a message of hope during financial dark times?
If you are a boring dinosaur like Bambi when it comes to movies, you may have missed watching “La Bolduc” seven years ago. Luckily, the distance between Europe and Canada is long enough to watch several movies on board of an airplane. Bambi chose to watch only one movie during her trip back home. It was La Bolduc. She was deeply touched by the character, talent, and life of this AMAZING artist. She went through a lot of adversity and kept her spirits up, just like in her songs. For instance, she lost many newborns, infants, and young children (maybe 6 or 7?). She raised her family in extreme poverty. She supported her husband. She composed up to two songs per month, and performed to her beloved audience even when she was extremely sick. What a lady!
The movie was also historically enriching for Bambi to watch since it included scenes featuring Ms. Thérèse Casgrain. The latter is an inspiring French-Canadian feminist, politician, and senator. As a gifted reformer, Ms. Casgrain successfully lead the campaign for women’s right to vote in Québec. Of note, she was the very first woman to be elected leader of a Canadian political party (https://tinyurl.com/47nxtx2j). During her long and fruitful political career, Ms. Casgrain “vigorously fought against social, economic and political injustices affecting both women and men” (https://tinyurl.com/47nxtx2j).
Bambi will end her post here to leave you with Ms. La Bolduc’s song, along with a brief promotional video of the French-Canadian movie in question. She hopes you will enjoy her song, which is inspired by Irish melodies and French-Canadian folk songs.
