Fame arrived late for this committed troubadour, who turned his attention to filmmaking and environmental activism long before breaking through after a decade on the road. But the dry-voiced Desjardins has become a Canadian institution. Dedicated to preserving his beloved province's unique culture and vast tracts of wilderness, his repertoire consists of calm variations on French-Canadian folk, including rootsy fiddle-driven celebrations, solemn piano ballads and even rockabilly boogie. All help enliven the singer's lovely reminiscences of Québécois life.