Willows

*Warning note:* the word 'amérindien' is used in this video. Because of the recognized educational value of this resource, the TFO Digital Learning educational team has decided to continue to present it to IDELLO users. Geneviève Toupin, a Franco-Manitoban, is neither atheist nor religious, but rather spiritual, so it was only natural that a visit to Toronto would open in a setting that advocates reflection, in close proximity to nature. With the two musicians who accompany her in the Willows project, Geneviève wanders through the wild paths of the Humber Arboretum, located in the Carolinian forest, the most diverse ecosystem in the country. During her visit, she talks about her musical journey, her relationship with French and English, and her Métis heritage, which she now tries to integrate as much as possible into her music. She shares her thoughts behind the name Willows and confronts her fear of heights as she maneuvers through various tree runs in one of Ontario's suburban Arbraska parks. The trio shares a meal at a Little Italy steakhouse and goes for a retro ice cream treat at the popular Big Chill. A trip to Toronto would not be complete without Geneviève performing three of the songs from her latest album: 'Valley of Fire', 'Paris chante' and 'Oiseau tonnerre'.