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JUNE 13, 2024
Thursday: Afro-Caribbean night
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JUNE 14, 2024
Friday: Hip-hop and rap vibes
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JUNE 15, 2024
SATURDAY: eclectic pop night
Come to the festival
Heir to Haitian musical royalty, Paul, son of the Boukman Eksperyans, grew up surrounded by sounds and rhythms. Imbued with this heritage, he moved to New York, where he drew inspiration and identity to create his music. Harmonizing his talents as guitarist, singer and musical engineer, he fuses music, activism and history into a unique sound dubbed “Roots”. Paul has shared the stage with legends such as Lauryn Hill, Maxwell and Arcade Fire, and played prestigious venues around the world, from New York’s Beacon Theater to Toronto’s Massey Hall. His worldwide success makes him a rare musical ambassador for Haitian culture.
JUNE 13, 2024
Paul Beaubrun
The Congo-born, Montreal-based musician, songwriter and DJ is a passionate storyteller. His award-winning album “José Louis and the Paradox of Love” is the fruit of a personal and musical evolution, combining his talents as a songwriter with his skill as a DJ. Skilfully blending electronica, pop and rumba, he integrates a variety of instruments, from saxophone to Zimbabwean Mbira. Inspired by the “sagacity” of Douk Saga, he shapes modern African music, fusing electronic sounds with Congolese rumba. Through the Moonshine collective, which he co-founded, Kwenders has been celebrating cultural diversity since 2014. He sings and raps in several languages, transcending linguistic and geographical boundaries.
JUNE 14, 2024
Pierre Kwenders
Air Canada Stage
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This exceptional event will bring together over 2,000 children in grades four to six from Catholic and public schools in the Ottawa region.
A unique opportunity to celebrate francophone culture with fun, creative and interactive activities, as well as inspiring discoveries!
Presented by CEPEO and CECCE
JUNE 14, 2024
School matinee
Ottawa hip-hop artist LeFLOFRANCO fuses vibrant sounds with emotional lyrics, exploring diverse musical genres such as trap, electro and Caribbean influences like soca and reggae-fusion. Her music, though French, transcends language barriers, captivating a wide audience of French and English speakers, young and old. With his debut album “Force Inhérente” out in 2019, he takes to the stage across Canada and releases music videos such as “Bal Exotique” and recently “On en a assez!”. Collaborating with renowned producers like SonnyBlack, he enriches his musical universe, offering his audience a varied palette of emotions and sounds.
JUNE 14, 2024
LeFLOFRANCO
7:00 pm
A major figure in Quebec rap, Sarahmée marked her comeback with the album “Poupée Russe”, nominated at ADISQ in the rap album category. She was the first female rapper to be named Revelation of the Year at the ADISQ Gala, and shone at the Gala, notably with Naya Ali. A spokesperson for Black History Month, she made her debut on “Tout le monde en parle”. Sarahmée was also a judge on “La Fin des Faibles” and hosted the documentary “ELLES” on TV5 monde. A model for Sephora and New Look, she is preparing a new album with African sounds and inclusive lyrics.
JUNE 14, 2024
Sarahmée
8:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the world of FouKi, where the whispers of back alleys mingle with the madness of parks and urban din. FouKi’s music draws inspiration from a wide range of genres, from chanson québécoise to hip-hop, reggae and jazz. From his early days with QuietMike and Vendou, to his contract with Disques7ième Ciel, FouKi has been involved in one project after another, from the albums Zay and ZayZay to the EP Grignotines. His latest single, “Zayon”, heralds a new opus to come. With his Zayquipe, he creates a universe where humor and love meet, inviting us on a captivating musical journey.
JUNE 14, 2024
Fouki
9:00 pm
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In the all-new official show of Radio-Canada’s Zone Jeunesse, we meet Zak, an endearingly funny character with a very special passion: he’s a challenge-taker! Dynamic, curious about everything, eclectic-looking – and always cool – a multi-talented circus artist (juggling, yo-yoing, balancing, unicycling, rolla-bolla, magic and multi-instrumentalist), he’ll stop at nothing to push back the limits of knowledge using the most entertaining means on Earth: taking on challenges! To the delight of the audience, Zak uses his resourcefulness, creativity and perseverance to meet the challenges thrown at him, and prepare for his participation in the competition. And he’s not immune to the challenges that will jeopardize his goal! A challenge in itself!
JUNE 15, 2024
Family matinee
10:00 am Free!
Clinging to the railing of the New York subway, Mehdi Cayenne embodies the audacity of the adventurous artist. This wacky crooner presents passionate songs and a unique groove, exploring the paradoxes of life. With six albums, hundreds of shows and awards galore, he charms audiences with his disarming charisma and eclectic musical approach. From prisons to international festivals, Mehdi has crisscrossed the globe, captivating diverse audiences. Invited to play at major festivals and open for renowned artists such as Dumas and Saul Williams, he has made his mark on stages in Canada, Europe and Russia. His new album, “Animal Chic”, promises a captivating sonic experience.
JUNE 15, 2024
Mehdi Cayenne
7:00 pm
Discover EL GRANDE TORPEDO: the new 100% KAÏN fiesta. After two decades, the band persists in its festive quest. In a Quebec Fiesta atmosphere, the audience is invited to celebrate, sing along and share a little. 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.
JUNE 15, 2024
Kaïn
8:00 pm
Lafontaine and now based in Montreal, he is signed to the Audiogram label and has 5 albums to his credit, all marked by his trademark sensitive sense of humor – which earned him the Prix Félix-Leclerc at the Francofolies. His most recent salvo is perhaps also his greatest coup: since 2020, he has been releasing videos of covers of well-known songs in which he superimposes himself by playing all the instruments, highlighting his talents as a multi-instrumentalist. Like the rest of his work, it’s wide-ranging, invigorating – and it’s bound to have an impact on his future work as a songwriter, as well as earning him the Félix for the Artist of the Year with the most web exposure at the ADISQ gala in 2021 and 2022.
JUNE 15, 2024
Damien Robitaille
9:30 pm
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13-14-15 JUNE
Virtual immersion with YAO
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13-14-15 JUNE
Community Space
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13-14-15 JUNE
Ottawa's next generation of francophone music
Immerse yourself in artistic innovation with YAO’s 360-degree virtual experience, in partnership with La Cité. Discover the exclusive video for the song ‘Imaginaire’, carefully crafted for a unique sensory experience. Fusing music and technology, this immersive experience transports you into a world where reality and the virtual merge. Accompanied by YAO’s haunting melodies, experience a captivating audiovisual journey. “Imaginaire” offers a funky, groovy ambience, an invitation to dream and move, wrapped in light pop. Pre-register now and discover it exclusively at the Festival Franco Ontarien en réalité virtuelle on June 13-15!
YAO
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Discover the Coffee communal, Franco’s brand-new community space!
Meetings, music, crêpes and coffee await you in our revamped community space!
– Talk to local community organizations such as ACFO, Maison de la Francophonie, Bravo-Est, FESFO, etc. about their services and activities in French.
-Discover Ottawa’s next generation of francophone musicians, presented in partnership with APCM and CIMO.
– Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee prepared by the Café Joyeux team, or indulge in tasty sweet and savoury crêpes from the Crêpe volante!
– And don’t forget the official Franco boutique and artists’ merchandise!
The Coffee communal will be open on Thursday June 13 from 5pm to 11pm, and on Friday June 14 and Saturday June 15 from 10am to 1pm and from 5pm to 11pm. Join the community for a great time!
Communal coffee
5pm to 11pm
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JUNE 13, 2024
King H 509
5:00 pm
JUNE 13, 2024
Jessie Simmons
5:30 pm
JUNE 14, 2024
Nancita Capi
12:00 pm
JUNE 14, 2024
Dulcimer
6:00 pm
JUNE 14, 2024
Jessy Lindsay
6:30 pm
JUNE 15, 2024
RèN Darah
12:00 pm
JUNE 15, 2024
Chantale Trottier
6:00 pm
JUNE 15, 2025