Chansons (TV series)
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| Chansons | |
|---|---|
| Genre | folk music |
| Directed by | Anton Vandewater |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Jim Guthro |
| Producer | Anton Vandewater |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 3 November 1966 – 8 February 1967 |
Chansons is a Canadian music television series which aired on CBC Television from 1966 to 1969.
This series of folk music performances was produced in colour as a Canadian Centennial project. Shooting locations included Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec. Performers included Christine Charbonneau, Bonnie Dobson, Jean-Pierre Ferland, Sheila Graham, Tom Kines, Claude Leveillee, Gordon Lightfoot, Catherine McKinnon, Joni Mitchell, The Travellers and George Walker.[1] Pauline Julien French Canadian singer and songwriter hosted in 1965–66, the pendant of "Chansons" also broadcast in French and called "Mon pays mes chansons",[2][3] Gemma Barra (singer and songwriter) replaced Julien in 1966 and continued through 1967.[4]