Les Quatre-20 - Folklore International (2026) [Hi-Res]

Released in 1963, the album "Folklore Internationale" by the Quebecois ensemble Les Quatre20 is an eclectic and unpolished compilation of global folklore. The LP integrates Cajun influences, French-Canadian grit, and diverse international motifs, including Russian and Latin elements, within an uncompromising framework. Despite technical imperfections, typographical errors on the sleeve, and a disjointed structure, the recording is distinguished by the raw authenticity of its banjo and double bass instrumentation. It serves as a stark, anti-commercial artifact that prioritizes emotional honesty and atmospheric tension over polished production.

Tracklist:
1-1 Les Quatre-20 - Jack Monnoloy [4:04]
1-2 Les Quatre-20 - Hana Ava Babanot [3:35]
1-3 Les Quatre-20 - Eddystone Light [2:19]
1-4 Les Quatre-20 - Dos palomitas [3:17]
1-5 Les Quatre-20 - Uta Wena [1:59]
1-6 Les Quatre-20 - C'est l'aviron [3:20]
1-7 Les Quatre-20 - Pollerita [2:31]
1-8 Les Quatre-20 - Beryuzoviye kallyechke [3:02]
1-9 Les Quatre-20 - Bonnie Highland Laddie [3:18]
1-10 Les Quatre-20 - Aux marches du palais [3:54]
1-11 Les Quatre-20 - En montant la rivière [3:08]