Centre des musiciens du monde
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Creative residencies
Each year, the Centre des musiciens supports residency projects to aid professional artists in their artistic and acoustic explorations. This support includes remuneration for compositions, a significant number of rehearsal hours, access to the premises of the Centre, public dissemination of the works as well as support for provincial, federal and international outreach.

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Siraba means “the great path,” a proposal for dialogue between three continents… Attend a concert featuring the renewed ancient traditions of Mali, West Africa, South America, and Europe! Artists: Adama Daou:
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Siraba means “the great path,” a proposal for dialogue between three continents…
Attend a concert featuring the renewed ancient traditions of Mali, West Africa, South America, and Europe!
Artists:
Adama Daou: balafon;
Gabriel Schwartz: flute, pandeiro;
Aboulaye Koné: electric guitar;
Christian Obam: electric bass.
Location
Maison de la culture de Côte-des-Neiges
5290 Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges Montréal, QC H3T 1Y2
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With A Night in the Garden of Eden pianist Guillaume Martineau and clarinetist Gabriel Paquin-Buki take us on a journey where musical boundaries fade away. Their duo navigates with ease
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With A Night in the Garden of Eden pianist Guillaume Martineau and clarinetist Gabriel Paquin-Buki take us on a journey where musical boundaries fade away. Their duo navigates with ease between the refinement of classical music and the warmth of folklore, punctuating their dialogue with jazz improvisations and original compositions.
The vibrant roots of klezmer mingle with the enchanting scents of the Mediterranean coast, while bursts of Latin rhythms dance across the lands of romantic Europe.
Artists:
Guillaume Martineau: piano
Gabriel Paquin-Buki: clarinet
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A versatile instrument par excellence, the cajón can provide a solid rhythmic foundation in a multitude of contexts: it adapts easily to almost any musical style. This winter, join us for
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A versatile instrument par excellence, the cajón can provide a solid rhythmic foundation in a multitude of contexts: it adapts easily to almost any musical style.
This winter, join us for a series of intensive cajón workshops specially designed to teach you how to accompany different musical styles on the cajón.
In three 1.5-hour sessions, you will learn to recognize, understand, and play the essential rhythms of Spanish rumba.
We will work with audio tracks to help you clearly perceive how your cajón playing fits into the musical ensemble.
Wednesdays, February 11, 18, 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Upcoming workshops:
Funk-pop: March 11, 18, 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location
Centre des musiciens du monde
5043 Saint-Dominique Street
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Would you like to discover or learn more about Maloya? Described as a form of music, song, and dance unique to
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– Historical context and issues related to Maloya in Reunionese culture
– An introduction to traditional instruments and their functions
– Group presentations and lessons on Maloya rhythms and songs
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A versatile instrument par excellence, the cajón can provide a solid rhythmic foundation in a multitude of contexts: it adapts easily to almost any musical style. This winter, join us for
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A versatile instrument par excellence, the cajón can provide a solid rhythmic foundation in a multitude of contexts: it adapts easily to almost any musical style.
This winter, join us for a series of intensive cajón workshops specially designed to teach you how to accompany different musical styles on the cajón.
In three 1.5-hour sessions, you will be able to recognize, understand, and play the essential rhythms of funk-pop.
We will work with audio tracks to help you clearly perceive how your cajón playing fits into the musical ensemble.
Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25
Location
Centre des musiciens du monde
5043 Saint-Dominique Street
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In this solo santur (Persian zither) concert, the music flows between improvisations and original compositions by artist Sadaf Amiri. The pieces selected for this evening are based on years of
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In this solo santur (Persian zither) concert, the music flows between improvisations and original compositions by artist Sadaf Amiri. The pieces selected for this evening are based on years of rhythmic and melodic immersion, conveying a range of emotions centered on joy and sadness, and their subtle transformations.
The journey moves from classically inspired structures to rhythms and melodies interwoven with abstract layers of sound in perpetual development.
Artist:
Sadaf Amiri: santur
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With The Valley of Dreams, the Perse-Inca duo formed by Federico Tarazona (charango) and Showan Tavakol (kamancheh) continue the journey they began with their first album, Échos des montagnes. In
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With The Valley of Dreams, the Perse-Inca duo formed by Federico Tarazona (charango) and Showan Tavakol (kamancheh) continue the journey they began with their first album, Échos des montagnes.
In this new phase, Andean and Persian strings respond to each other like two ancient voices reunited across time. True to the spirit of the initial project, the artists weave soundscapes where each note becomes a link between two worlds.
Between improvisation, original compositions, and subtle references to tradition, this concert invites a timeless dialogue, imbued with nuances and vibrant sensations.
Artists:
Federico Tarazona: charango
Showan Tavakol: kamancheh
Explore the world’s music
Courses and workshops
We offer private and group lessons for all ages and levels. These courses will please both musicians interested in experimenting with new repertoires, and beginners curious to discover new world music
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À Montréal, un centre pour les musiciens qui pratiquent des instruments rares

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Tuesday: 10 am – 9 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 9 pm
Thursday: 10 am – 9 pm
Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday: closed
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