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Place of Birth: Debden, Saskatchewan, Canada
About John Arcand
- Jean-Baptiste "John" Arcand, (born July 19, 1942 in Jackson Lake, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian fiddler, composer, teacher, and luthier.
- Arcand has been writing and performing since childhood, having learned the traditional Red River Métis tunes from his father Victor and his grandfather Jean-Baptiste.
- He has said "I knew from childhood I would be a fiddler," he said.
- "I love the constant challenge because you cannot ever master the fiddle." He is known for the impeccable sense of timing in his music, a skill that is necessary when guiding dancers.Arcand has been recognized by the Métis community for ensuring that this important tradition survives.
- Along with a busy performing schedule, John is active as a guest artist and judge at fiddle contests, is in demand as an instructor at many fiddle camps and with private students, and also makes and repairs fiddles.
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