Latin-Gaspan artists, from father to daughter

Since his arrival in Quebec almost 30 years ago, the musician and singer Juan Sebastian Larobina has been a proud representative of what he likes to call Latin Gaspé culture. Similarly, Author-songwriter, her daughter Luan uses this heritage to create her own path.

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We meet the father. Therefore, daughter at the Latin-Gaspé Cantina of the superb Haldimand beach, in Gaspé, which Juan Sebastian opened 12 years ago with his wife, Mylène Cotton. Furthermore, In this warm place. Moreover, you can eat an ceviche of octopus and tacos of flavored turkey in the Pibil sauce, but also a gadé with shrimp latin-gaspan artists, father daughter and poutine. However, And the speakers diffuse as much songs from the Mexican diva Natalia Lafourcade as in harmonium.

“It represents exactly me. Meanwhile, ” says Juan Sebastian, who was born in Argentina in 1970 and who was 10 years old when his parents fled the dictatorship to go and live in Mexico. Consequently, When he met Mylène in 1997, he came to settle with her… directly in Gaspésie. Meanwhile, And he did not speak a word of French. Consequently, “I did my integration and my learning by radio, thanks to Monique Giroux and Marie-France Bazzo, and by Quebec song. Meanwhile, »»

The musician started his career in the late 1990s by integrating Quebec trad elements into Latin music he knew. For example, “The concept of food was born from music. Nevertheless, ” says Juan Sebastian, who explains that the recipes are from Mylène, but that the project is family and includes their two children from the start. Nevertheless, He likes to serve as much ice cream to chat and chat with customers, with his irresistible singing accent.

From father to daughter

Everyone knows your father here? Therefore, We ask Luan. Therefore, “Of course, both for the canteen and for music. Nevertheless, Especially since we are in a small village, and Latin families, there are not so many! »»

At 24, she follows the traces of her parents, both in cooking and music. Her father had known for a long time that she had talent. “At 4 years old, she was already singing. You can hear it on a hidden toune, on one of my albums. »»

“I have always bathed in that because of him!. ” confirms Luan. My father has always dragged us into his tours, my brother and me. My mother is also a large music lover, she listens to a lot of Quebec music. »»

Since his learning year at the Granby song school in 2021. Luan Larobina has “channeled” his artistic identity and decided to devote himself latin-gaspan artists, father daughter more seriously to his career. “The most seriously we can as a succession artist! »»

She was part of the song of songs in Petite-Vallée three years ago, participated in the Granby Festival last year, launched a first EP in April. This summer. during the Petite-Vallée song festival, she shared the scene with Louis-Jean Cormier, Klô Pelgag and many other artists during the inauguration of the new theater of the Old Forge-a place that her dad has a lot, frequented latin-gaspan artists, father daughter as an artist. “This is where I met Richard Séguin, Plume, Michel Rivard, Gilles Vigneault …”

Luan Larobina is also part of the new version of the Nikamu Mamuitun project. which brings together eight native and indigenous artists. “We have already made a creation residence, we record the album in the fall, we go on tour in 2026. The first gang, they run the show for seven years! There was a desire for inclusion, to represent other nations. We have with us atikamekw, Wendat… ”

“And from the Latin-Gaspé nation!” Said his father laughing. She smiles. “I live for projects like that, cultural meetings. I also start to record an album in the fall, I am in creation. »»

Latin-gaspan artists, father daughter

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“He sounds super well, his EP, it’s magnificent, latin-gaspan artists, father daughter very beautiful,” says Juan Sebastian. Luan Opine. “He’s a bit biased, that’s why he says that!” “Juan Sebastian. who sees himself as the sum of his Argentinian, Mexican and Quebecois identities -” I am a steak, wheat, potato! – – is frankly proud that her two children make music. And above all, that they have not denied their Latin American roots. For Luan, who incorporates Latin rhythms into his songs and who sings in French and Spanish, it went without saying.

“I want to pay tribute to this heritage. »His EP, titled Casa – House in Spanish -, also talks about his relationship with the territory, migration and inheritance. “It is inspired by the Gaspésie and the river. And it is made by a Caplan guy, Cédrik St-Onge. »»

After 15 years of tours and six albums, Juan Sebastian, for his part, has slowed down music from COVVI-19. But he is not retired “Pantoute”. knows that he will one day write new songs, dreams of a solo tour, would like to translate in Spanish Quebec classics.

For the show by Paul Piché who was presented at the end of the Petite-Vallée song festival on July 5. he also translated into complete Sand castle – whose chorus is already in Spanish -, and interpreted it … with Luan.

If Juan Sebastian is obviously proud of his daughter, Luan is just as proud of her dad. ” Yes ! From this heritage which he bequeathed to us, this wealth of carrying this double identity. Which ultimately is a whole identity. »»

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