Pierre Kwenders
Born in Congo and based in Montreal, Kwenders is a passionate storyteller. His award-winning album, “José Louis and the Paradox of Love”, blends electronica, pop and rumba, integrating various instruments. Inspired by Douk Saga, he fuses electronic sounds with Congolese rumba, celebrating diversity through Moonshine since 2014.
Paul Beaubrun
Paul, heir to Haitian musical royalty, fuses music, activism and history in his unique “Roots” sound. Growing up in the Boukman Eksperyans band, he was inspired in New York to create his music. Sharing the stage with global legends, he is a rare ambassador of Haitian culture.
Sarahmée
A key figure in Quebec rap, Sarahmée returns with her ADISQ-nominated album “Poupée Russe”. The first rapper to be named Revelation of the Year, she shines at the Gala and on “La Fin des Faibles”. Spokesperson for Black History Month, she hosts “ELLES” on TV5 monde.
Fouki
Immerse yourself in the world of FouKi, where back alleys whisper with the madness of parks and urban din. His music, inspired by various genres, from Quebec chanson to hip-hop, reggae and jazz, is seductive. From his early days with QuietMike to his contract with Disques7ième Ciel, FouKi offers a captivating musical journey, marked by humor and love.
LeFLOFRANCO
Ottawa hip-hop artist LeFLOFRANCO blends vibrant sounds with emotional lyrics, exploring genres such as trap, electro and Caribbean influences. His music, despite its French, transcends language barriers, captivating a wide audience. Her debut album “Force Inhérente” and music videos such as “Bal Exotique” and “On en a assez!” reveal her varied musical universe.
Kaïn
Discover EL GRANDE TORPEDO: the new 100% KAÏN fiesta. After two decades, the band persists in its festive quest. In a Quebecois Fiesta atmosphere, the audience is invited to celebrate, sing along and share a drink. The 8 original albums, full of happiness and roadtrips, take center stage in this show. A KAÏN show offers a dose of good humor and colorful memories. With their new album, the band continue their festive quest, sharing the poetry of working-class people and stories of love and friendship across the province, to the delight of all.
Mehdi Cayenne
Mehdi Cayenne, a daring New York subway rider, is the epitome of the adventurous artist. A crazy crooner, he explores life’s paradoxes with passion and a unique groove. With six albums and countless shows to his credit, he charms audiences with his disarming charisma and musical eclecticism. His new album, “Animal Chic”, promises a captivating sonic experience.
Damien Robitaille
Montreal-based Lafontaine, signed to Audiogram, has 5 albums to his credit, all infused with his singular sense of humor. His latest coup: cover videos in which he plays all the instruments. Winner of the Prix Félix-Leclerc at the Francofolies, his web presence has earned him the Félix for Artist of the Year at ADISQ in 2021 and 2022.
Yao
Immerse yourself in artistic innovation with YAO’s 360-degree virtual experience, in partnership with La Cité. Discover the exclusive video of the song ‘Imaginaire’, a unique sensory experience. Fusing music and technology, this immersive experience transports you into a world where reality and the virtual merge. Pre-register now and discover it exclusively at the Festival Franco Ontarien en réalité virtuelle from June 13 to 15!