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Akram Moussa Redactie 21 jul 2021 Nieuws

Live music is back in Quebec!

Since the start of summer, optimism has been on the rise in Quebec's cultural scene for a return to normal. Cases and hospitalizations fell fast and are now stagnating at a low non-threatening point; the vaccination program is going rather well, and the warmer weather makes people meet outside which greatly reduces the risks. Music festivals are taking place, and improvised concerts and raves are also happening daily. Even international artists are being announced for next fall and spring 2022. Live music is back in Quebec!

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Akram Moussa Redactie 20 jul 2021 Verslag

Nuits d’Afrique 2021 celebrates a great 35th anniversary

Nuits d'Afrique 2021 was a masterpiece of creativity and adaptation. Despite the obstacles, the organization managed to deliver a unique program and was present on all fronts: online, indoor and outdoor. The online part was the most special, but the actual concerts and activities were as good as one would usually expect. Here is an overview of the ten days of programming.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 2 jun 2021 Nieuws

Nuits d’Afrique 2021 reveals its lineup

Nuits d'Afrique just revealed the program of its 2021 edition. From 6 to 18 July, more than twenty bands and artists will perform on many stages (including three indoor venues), spreading world music to the Montrealers. Bal de l'Afrique Enchantée, Clerel, Trio Kora and more are confirmed for the festival's 35th anniversary. Here is all you need to know about the Nuits d'Afrique lineup.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 9 apr 2021 Achtergrond

Five Montreal festivals likely to take place in 2021

Montreal 2021 festival season is as uncertain as last year. With all the information that we know coupled with some possible scenarios, we selected five festivals that might actually take place this summer.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 9 mrt 2021 Achtergrond

Rediscover Arcade Fire – EP

Arcade Fire - EP is often overlooked. While it may only look like a prelude to their greatness, it has more worth than that. Rediscover the seven tracks and get glimpses of what will become one of the best acts of the festival circuit.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 19 feb 2021 Nieuws

Discover five unreleased Big Thief songs

Big Thief published a video of Adrianne Lenker performing a new song, 'Simulation Warm'. Throughout the years, the American quatuor has never been shy of performing unreleased songs in concert. Some become studio versions, while others stay in the shadow for die-hard fans to enjoy. Here are our five favorites.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 15 feb 2021 Preview

Five Canadian acts to discover at Wavelength Winter 2021

Wavelength Music is at the center of Canada's alternative music scene. Their winter festival is a great way to discover acts that will shine through the next year. In the following two weeks, a few shows will be streamed as part of the 2021 virtual edition. Here are our favorites.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 8 feb 2021 Achtergrond

Igloofest 2021: five virtual performances in iconic Montreal locations

Igloofest 2021 will be streamed online for everyone to enjoy. While the (local) lineup is diverse and strong, what also stands out are the locations where the performances take place. The winter festival takes advantage of the absence of crowd to spread out in the city, on an island, and in one of the most iconic electronic venue of Montreal.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 1 feb 2021 Achtergrond

“The danger isn’t cold or snow”: a conversation with Nicolas Cournoyer, Igloofest VP

Igloofest is Canada's biggest winter open air music festival. This year, it will be virtual with five nights in iconic locations around Montreal. With the hope to get back to the festival grounds next year, we had a conversation with Nicolas Cournoyer, Vice-President of the festival. We asked him about the weather, the lineup and more.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 27 jan 2021 Gids

FAT100: 5 reasons why Big Thief is the best festival act

Big Thief is one of the rising stars of the indie scene, and their live shows reflect that. Here are five reasons why they are the best festival act.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 21 jan 2021 Interview

Wavelength’s artistic director shares 5 of the series’ most memorable performances

Wavelength Music is a curated concert series established in Toronto, Canada. Being a winter festival, summer series and shows throughout the years, Wavelength is one of the most important institutions for Canada's alternative music scene's ecosystem.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 19 jan 2021 Gids

FAT100: 5 reasons why Arcade Fire is the best festival act

Arcade Fire is an amazing band in studio, with masterpieces like Funeral and Neon Bible, Grammy-winning The Suburbs or new indie-disco phenomenons Reflektor and Everything Now. But more than that, what makes them an indie darling are their live shows. Here are five reasons why Arcade Fire is the best festival act.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 4 jan 2021 Achtergrond

Five Canada winter festivals to attend in 2021

Canada is one of those countries where it can get so cold in winter that people are well prepared and can actually enjoy that time of the year. The festival enthusiasts are not forgotten, with many events stretching from November to April. Here is a shortlist of five interesting (music) festivals that help bring light to the heart of citizens and tourists alike.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 16 nov 2020 Gerucht

Osheaga 2021: an overview of the rumours

Osheaga 2021 will take place from 29 July to 1 August. The Canadian festival always delivers a quality lineup. What artists are likely to perform next year? Here is our guess, starting with none other than Foo Fighters.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 29 okt 2020 Interview

Behind the scenes of a virtual concert: Zal Sissokho at Nuits d’Afrique 2020

Virtual concerts are popping up everywhere. From Nick Cave and Gorillaz to Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa, it's the only way in which artists can reach a big international audience right now. But do you know what happens behind the screen? How do the artists prepare? And why do music festivals also choose to do them?

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Akram Moussa Redactie 9 okt 2020 Achtergrond

Nuits d’Afrique 2020 going virtual: world music lives on in Montreal

Nuits d'Afrique 2020 is cancelled. The festival started on 27 September and was supposed to go on in a hybrid format until 31 October. A 34 days event for the 34th edition. It takes a cosmopolitan city like Montreal to make a world music festival with a local lineup, but the recent spike in cases slashed everything, and the festival adapted.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 22 sep 2020 Interview

POP Montreal 2020 is going ahead: How do you organise a festival in covid-times?

POP Montreal is one of Canada's best mid-size festivals. It is also one of few festivals in the world this year that had the chance to go ahead live and not just in a virtual capacity. It gives festivals around the globe an inspirational example of how to organise festivals during covid-times. We spoke to the festival's creative director Dan Seligman and asked him how you prepare for such a festival.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 23 mrt 2020 Achtergrond

Kendrick Lamar at Reading Festival 2018: a festival concert to get you through the lockdown

While many people around the world are stuck at home because of the coronavirus outbreak, we pass the time with an iconic performance by one of this summer’s festival headliners. Today we give you the concert of Kendrick Lamar at Reading Festival 2018.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 23 mrt 2020 Nieuws

Livestreams to watch artists perform during the lockdown – updated

It is a special time we live in. The music industry is suffering from the outbreak of the coronavirus, but many artists are doing livestreams to keep art alive. Here is a continuously updated list.

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Akram Moussa Redactie 21 feb 2020 Achtergrond

Sziget 2020: what changes compared to 2019?

Sziget is an ever-evolving festival. Each year is accompanied by changes, for the better or the worse. What will be different in 2020 compared to 2019?

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