Regine Chassagne. B.A. in Communications at Concordia University. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist) including accordion, drums, xylophone, hurdy-gurdy, keyboards and organ). Plays medieval music, rock. Founding member of famed indie rock band Arcade Fire. Honorary doctorate recipient from the Faculty of Arts from her alma mater, Concordia. Co-founded the KANPE Foundation in 2010. Debuted with Les Jongleurs de la Madragore (medieval theme band) at Jean de Brebeuf, then performed with Azucar. Voice appearance in the recorded version of the U2 song “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” which is played during the U2 Experience + Innocence Tour 2018. Performed lead vocals on such songs as Haiti, In the back seat, Empty rooms, Abraham’s Daughter”, “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)”, “Creature Comfort”, and “Electric Blue”.
