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Le SHOW HYGIÉNIQUE !
by Sylvie Moreau and François Papineau,
associate artists 4
François Papineau and Sylvie Moreau
photo : Martin Savoie
We’re putting on an opening show, and oh what a show! Featuring the heavenly voice of soprano Marie-Josée Lord, slammer Mathieu Lippé, Damien Robitaille, Parlovr, the Jazzbin Band and lots of surprises! Need we say more! It’s an opening show, and a show about openness and love for our fellow man; it’s about improving our social hygiene and communication skills, all to the sound of big band/opera/punk music! Come if you want—we’ll certainly be there, trippin’!
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MUSIC at 9 P.M.
Zébulon 2
Photo : David Natha
After an 11-year absence from the musical scene, the four members of Zébulon (Marc Déry, Yves Déry, Yves Marchand and Alain Quirion) return with their third collection of songs, Retour sur mars. Of course, the four members have aged, but some things haven’t changed since their last go-around: men and women are still trying to figure one another out, and the band’s brand of rock music is as youthful as ever! Eternal teens at heart, today’s Zébulon is turned resolutely toward the future. A fleeting opportunity to once again party down with them before they disappear from the scene once more...
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Nico Beki 2
Nico Beki sings of Brazil, the Brazil of fiesta and nostalgia, of its diversity of rhythms and people. Along with some famous musician friends from her new group, Forrótimoshe offers a repertoire tinged with the diverse contemporary sounds to be found in Brazil. Samba and bossa nova remain favourites, but make room for other genres such as baião, afoxé, reggae and samba-reggae. Nico has graced stages in São Paulo in Brazil, in Asylah in Morocco, in Santa-Maria in the Azores, at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, at Dawson City’s Yukon Folk Festival, at the AfricaBeat in Toronto’s Harbourfront, at the Festival d’Été de Québec, and several times at Montreal’s Jazz Festival.
An invitation to travel and to dance...
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Geneviève et Matthieu 2
Artist-performer-musicians Geneviève et Matthieu work in Rouyn-Noranda, Québec. Since the late 90s, Geneviève, Bachelor of Visual Arts, and Matthieu, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Creation, have been presenting interdisciplinary performances and installations, a deft, off-handed blend of fine arts, poetry, music and humour. They are also coordinators of Écart, an artists’ centre for avant-garde arts, and directors of Rouyn-Noranda’s Biennale d’art performatif. They are actively involved in their community. Their original approach gives their stage appearances a spontaneous, visually exciting feel.
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Caïman Fu 2
Last autumn’s Drôle d’animal gave their fans a one-two party punch thanks to its straightforward rock attack. Singer-actress Isabelle Blais and her cohorts promise a colourful show that will turn a playful yet lucid eye on the “strange animal” that we are.
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Bon Débarras 2
Musical trio Bon Débarras hits Montreal with its arsenal of guitars, banjo, accordeon, percussion, harmonica, vocals, foot-tapping and washboard! Its three members—Dominic Desrochers, Luzio Altobelli and Jean-François Dumas—are inspired by diverse musical currents, including cajun, gypsy, folk and traditional. These influences cross well over boundaries of time and space and this diversity of styles is served well by the panoply of instruments, sophisticated arrangements, and the daring use of polyrhythms. Hot rhythms with energy to spare!
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OUTDOORS
Samajam 0
An energizing, memorable display of percussive prowess, and anyone can join in! Percussion pros Samajam will set hearts and feet a-thumping as they kick off our Brazilian-themed evening!
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Les Voix Ferrées 0
Vocal ensemble Les Voix Ferrées is truly one-of-a-kind, thanks to an eclectic repertoire as well as its artistic and social engagement. Proud supporters of État d'Urgence for many years, the choir today numbers 50, under the musical direction of François A. Ouimet.
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Kumpan’ia 0
A merry band of zany percussionists inspired by all types of percussion ensembles (batucadas, fanfares, drum corps, and so on), crafting their own original rhythm algorithm. The troupe has over 450 shows to its credit and never ceases to amaze and delight with its contagious energy.
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L'Ensemble Chaotique Insurrectionnel 0
We are a militant street fanfare constituted according to anarchist principles. We seek to take back the public spaces, to bring fun and excitement to political movements, and to celebrate the act of resistance in a manner that reflects our vision of the world we would like to live in.
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Why Alex Why? 2
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Roda de Samba 2
The group Roda de Samba from Chez Brasil Café is comprised of 10 musician friends from Québec and Brazil who enjoy Brazilian music and meet up every now and then to practice their faves from the Brazilian repertoire. They sing and play around the table and invite onlookers to join in on their instruments or vocals to create a harmonious ensemble. They will serve as accompaniment to the supper served by Lélé de Cuca, Senzala and Chez Brasil Café!
Lugs 2
Vincent Lemieux 2
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Dr. Yoyowho! 2
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