From June 23 to July 16, the Centre des musiciens du monde is presenting a series of free concerts open to everyone in Lahaie Park. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discover world music and diverse artists in a welcoming setting in the heart of the Plateau-Mont-Royal.
June 2026
tue23jun18 h 00 minClassics of Arabic Music | Music Under a Tree18 h 00 min(GMT-04:00) Lahaie Park
The Centre des musiciens du monde’s Arabic Music Ensemble is holding a concert. This is an opportunity to support the students and showcase the musical skills they have developed. Under
The Centre des musiciens du monde’s Arabic Music Ensemble is holding a concert. This is an opportunity to support the students and showcase the musical skills they have developed. Under the direction of Mohamed Masmoudi, the group explores musical modes (makam), the classical Arabic repertoire, improvisation (taqsim), and the development of ensemble listening: a monodic, ornamental musical tradition deeply rooted in oral transmission.
Mohamed Masmoudi’s Class – double bass, musical direction, and instruction
Tinhinane Yasmina Kichou – kanun
Hassen Azouz – oud
Hatem Messaoudi – oud
Mathieu Saint-Arnaud – oud
Nahia Gagnon – violin
Nathalie Fortin – violin
Free admission to discover, listen, and enjoy together.
Lahaie Park: 4921 Saint-Laurent Blvd. (corner of Saint-Joseph)
In case of rain: Saint-Enfant-Jésus Church in Mile-End, 5039 Saint-Dominique St. (right across the street)
tue23jun19 h 00 minClassics of Ottoman Music | Music Under a Tree19 h 00 min(GMT-04:00) Lahaie Park
The Centre des musiciens du monde’s Ottoman Music Ensemble takes the stage for one evening, offering a wonderful opportunity to see how far the students have come and the musical
The Centre des musiciens du monde’s Ottoman Music Ensemble takes the stage for one evening, offering a wonderful opportunity to see how far the students have come and the musical quality they have developed. Under the direction of Nicolas Royer-Artuso, the group will perform two suites of pieces (fasıl) in the musical modes (makam) of hüzzam and kürdilihicazkar.
Nicolas Royer-Artuso’s Class – oud and violin, musical direction and instruction
Hülya – vocals
Alain – oud
Alex – cello
Anit – violin
Dan – santur
Eden – violin
Glenn – violin
Halil – clarinet and ney
Hazem – oud
Josh – oud
Thomas – double bass
Free admission to discover, listen, and enjoy together.
Lahaie Park: 4921 Saint-Laurent Blvd. (corner of Saint-Joseph)
In case of rain: Saint-Enfant-Jésus Church in Mile-End, 5039 Saint-Dominique St. (right across the street)
Rembetiko originated in the cosmopolitan cities of Izmir and Istanbul, at the crossroads of Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Arab cultures. Following large-scale population movements, this music took root in Greece
Rembetiko originated in the cosmopolitan cities of Izmir and Istanbul, at the crossroads of Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Arab cultures. Following large-scale population movements, this music took root in Greece while retaining its roots in the traditions of the makam. Led by Angelo Martinos, a master of Greek song, Nicolas Royer-Artuso, a musician specializing in Ottoman traditions, and Aboud Chamoun, a percussionist from Aleppo, this trio takes you on a vibrant journey through some of the most beautiful pieces of this timeless repertoire.
Angelo Martinos – vocals
Nicolas Royer-Artuso – oud and violin
Aboud Chamoun – percussion
Free admission to discover, listen, and enjoy together.
Lahaie Park: 4921 Saint-Laurent Blvd. (corner of Saint-Joseph)
In case of rain: Saint-Enfant-Jésus Church in Mile-End, 5039 Saint-Dominique St. (right across the street)
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of traditional Son Jarocho in the heart of Veracruz, Mexico. Through the rhythms, songs, and iconic instruments of this living tradition, the audience will
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of traditional Son Jarocho in the heart of Veracruz, Mexico. Through the rhythms, songs, and iconic instruments of this living tradition, the audience will be invited to discover the cultural richness of the fandango and the festive energy of this ancestral music. The evening will feature interactive activities and moments of sharing where the audience can sing, clap along, and experience the collective spirit of Son Jarocho. A warm and immersive gathering celebrating music, community, and tradition.
Sergio Ivan Yanez Sanchez – requinto, jarana, and vocals
Valeria De Marre – jarana, zapateado, and vocals
Isabel Tames – zapateado, jarana, and vocals
Free admission to discover, listen, and enjoy together.
Lahaie Park: 4921 Saint-Laurent Blvd. (corner of Saint-Joseph)
In case of rain: Saint-Enfant-Jésus Church in Mile-End, 5039 Saint-Dominique St. (right across the street)
July 2026
Los Gemelos is a Cuban-flamenco jazz duo consisting of Montreal pianist Gabriel Evangelista and Havana-based percussionist Hanser Santos. The name, which means “the twins,” reflects their resemblance and their close
Los Gemelos is a Cuban-flamenco jazz duo consisting of Montreal pianist Gabriel Evangelista and Havana-based percussionist Hanser Santos. The name, which means “the twins,” reflects their resemblance and their close rapport: on one hand, a Spanish pianist devoted to Cuban music, and on the other, a Cuban percussionist devoted to Spanish music.
Gabriel Evangelista – piano
Hanser Santos – percussion
Free admission to discover, listen, and enjoy together.
Lahaie Park: 4921 Saint-Laurent Blvd. (corner of Saint-Joseph)
In case of rain: Saint-Enfant-Jésus Church in Mile-End, 5039 Saint-Dominique St. (right across the street)
The duo Stick & Bow presents an unusual pairing of the marimba and the cello through original arrangements that reinterpret classic repertoires. From Bach to System of a Down, via
The duo Stick & Bow presents an unusual pairing of the marimba and the cello through original arrangements that reinterpret classic repertoires. From Bach to System of a Down, via Piazzolla, Victor Jara, Komitas, and the Beatles, their program charts an eclectic and surprising journey.
Stick & Bow
Juan Sebastian Delgado – cello
Krystina Marcoux – marimba
Free admission to discover, listen, and enjoy together.
Lahaie Park: 4921 Saint-Laurent Blvd. (corner of Saint-Joseph)
In case of rain: Saint-Enfant-Jésus Church in Mile-End, 5039 Saint-Dominique St. (right across the street)
Ran Wang and Annette Bauer revisit the Silk Road through music. Their journey invites listeners to follow a route stretching from China (200 BCE – April 9, CE) to Italy
Ran Wang and Annette Bauer revisit the Silk Road through music. Their journey invites listeners to follow a route stretching from China (200 BCE – April 9, CE) to Italy (early 15th century), passing through India. The program draws inspiration from landscapes an imaginary traveler might encounter. This musical journey is a conversation between the sounds of the instruments and the myriad vibrations of the strings, leaving room for improvisation and exploration.
Ran Wang – guzheng
Annette Bauer – sarod, recorders, duduk, and tabor
Free admission to discover, listen, and enjoy together.
Lahaie Park: 4921 Saint-Laurent Blvd. (corner of Saint-Joseph)
In case of rain: Saint-Enfant-Jésus Church in Mile-End, 5039 Saint-Dominique St. (right across the street)
Kozé’s mission is to share the legacy of Maloya. Listed as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2009, Maloya—a fusion of memories from the slaves of the
Kozé’s mission is to share the legacy of Maloya. Listed as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2009, Maloya—a fusion of memories from the slaves of the past that has become an anthem of protest—possesses an almost sacred aura. It is a song, a music, a dance… an identity. Kozé’s music is as deep and refreshing as the ocean, as dense and precious as the forest, as sparkling and impetuous as a volcano.
David Lynam – vocals and percussion
Cécile Marvillier – vocals and percussion
Victoria Malenfant – vocals and percussion
Jérôme Cadet – vocals, percussion, and guitar
David Karoumbata – percussion
Free admission to discover, listen, and enjoy together.
Lahaie Park: 4921 Saint-Laurent Blvd. (corner of Saint-Joseph)
In case of rain: Saint-Enfant-Jésus Church in Mile-End, 5039 Saint-Dominique St. (right across the street)
A citizen of the world and an insatiable nomad, Daby Touré transcends traditions to blend pop, folk, soul, reggae, jazz, and blues into a resolutely free-spirited style. Unclassifiable and universal,
A citizen of the world and an insatiable nomad, Daby Touré transcends traditions to blend pop, folk, soul, reggae, jazz, and blues into a resolutely free-spirited style. Unclassifiable and universal, he reminds us that being an African musician is about more than just playing the kora or the djembe. His music breaks down clichés, as he himself puts it: “Listening to my music is like feeling both at home and elsewhere.”
Daby Touré – multi-instrumentalist
Free admission to discover, listen, and enjoy together.
Lahaie Park: 4921 Saint-Laurent Blvd. (corner of Saint-Joseph)
In case of rain: Saint-Enfant-Jésus Church in Mile-End, 5039 Saint-Dominique St. (right across the street)
See past concerts
June 2024
tue11jun18 h 00 min19 h 00 minMusique klezmer en duo18 h 00 min - 19 h 00 min(GMT+00:00) Lahaie Park
Gabriel Paquin -Buki (clarinette), Daniel Secunda (tsimbl)
Gabriel Paquin -Buki (clarinette), Daniel Secunda (tsimbl)
thu13jun18 h 00 min19 h 00 minPolyphonies d’Ukraine18 h 00 min - 19 h 00 min(GMT+00:00) Lahaie Park
Ensemble vocal Murmurosi
Ensemble vocal Murmurosi
Ran Wang (ghuzeng), Annette Bauer (sarod, flûtes)
Ran Wang (ghuzeng), Annette Bauer (sarod, flûtes)
Pierre Chartrand (câlleur & gigue), Alexis Chartrand (violon), Nicolas Babineau (violon)
Pierre Chartrand (câlleur & gigue), Alexis Chartrand (violon), Nicolas Babineau (violon)
Dicko Fils
Dicko Fils
thu27jun18 h 00 min19 h 00 minChoro du Brésil18 h 00 min - 19 h 00 min(GMT+00:00) Lahaie Park
Rodrigo Simoes (guitare), Andy Connel (clarinette)
Rodrigo Simoes (guitare), Andy Connel (clarinette)
July 2024
thu04jul18 h 00 min19 h 00 minMusique folk du Brésil18 h 00 min - 19 h 00 min(GMT+00:00) Lahaie Park
Gabriel Schwartz
Gabriel Schwartz
Altiplano Ensemble
Altiplano Ensemble
Siraba – Lancement d’album
Siraba – Lancement d’album
Uuriintuya Khalivan (morin khurr), Bayarsaikhan Tsogtsaikhan (flûtes mongoles)
Uuriintuya Khalivan (morin khurr), Bayarsaikhan Tsogtsaikhan (flûtes mongoles)
Deo Munyakazi (inanga et chant)
Deo Munyakazi (inanga et chant)
June 2025
Accompanied on the oud/ud by Nicolas Royer-Artuso, the master Fikret Karakaya will demonstrate the richness of Ottoman melodies and the modes specific to this music, as well as the art
Accompanied on the oud/ud by Nicolas Royer-Artuso, the master Fikret Karakaya will demonstrate the richness of Ottoman melodies and the modes specific to this music, as well as the art of ornamentation, through his playing of the kemençe, a small lyre with a powerful sound. This exceptional concert will be a tribute to the great composers of the Ottoman era and to the art of improvisation (taksim).
Firket Karakaya is a singer, kemençe and çeng player, composer, musicologist, writer and instrument maker. Until his retirement, he was a musician and presenter for TRT (Turkey’s national radio station). He is the founder and director of the Bezmara Ensemble, which has been invited to perform in many countries, and has eleven albums to its credit.
Nicolas Royer-Artuso is a composer, musician (oud, electronic violin and fretless guitar), linguist, musicologist and writer. His work has been presented in Germany, England, Armenia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Finland, France, Georgia, Holland, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Poland, Turkey and the United States.
Voice of the body A musical experience in which the body becomes a veritable instrument of Brazilian music. With songs, rhythms and movement, this musical experience takes you on a
Voice of the body
A musical experience in which the body becomes a veritable instrument of Brazilian music. With songs, rhythms and movement, this musical experience takes you on a sensitive journey through the living sounds of the body and the voice.
With :
Lu Horta: voice and body percussion
Marcelo Effori: percussion and sampler
Gabriel Shwartz: guitar
Lu Horta is a Brazilian artist (singer, composer, body percussionist and teacher). She has a degree in popular music from the Public University of Campinas (UNICAMP). A founding member of the Barbatuques body percussion group, she has helped to create five albums and collaborated on soundtracks (Tropa de Elite, Trash – City of Hope, Rio 2 and The Boy and the World, nominated for an Oscar in 2016). Lu Horta also has a prolific solo career, with critically acclaimed albums such as Paraíso Eu in 2009 and A Noiva da Cidade in 2013. A committed artist, she uses her voice for social causes, notably in a campaign against violence against women. Since 2023, she has lived in Montreal, where she is involved in artistic collaborations with local artists and educational projects with Orff Québec, UQAM, the Maison des arts participatifs and the Centre des musiciens du monde.
The klezmer tradition and its danceable yet poignant melodies will be interpreted on clarinet and accordion, two idiomatic instruments of this music that has travelled from Eastern Europe. Gabriel Paquin-Buki is
The klezmer tradition and its danceable yet poignant melodies will be interpreted on clarinet and accordion, two idiomatic instruments of this music that has travelled from Eastern Europe.
Gabriel Paquin-Buki is a clarinettist renowned on the Montreal scene for the subtlety of his playing and the diversity of his interpretations. He is a graduate of the Université de Montréal, where he completed a bachelor’s degree in performance in the class of Jean-François Normand.
In 2010, he founded the group Oktopus, an octet of Eastern European music (klezmer, Balkan, classical) with whom he has performed over 250 concerts in Quebec, Canada and Europe. His arrangements and compositions on the albums Lever l’encre and Hapax have earned him Juno and Canadian Folk Music Award nominations.
In 2017, he immersed himself in books to complete a master’s degree in comparative literature at the Université de Montréal. In his thesis, he explored the delicate subject of laughter in Holocaust literature. Since then, he has divided his time between travelling, music and words.
Josh Dolgin, aka Socalled, is a Canadian musician, rapper and producer renowned internationally for his unique style, which blends hip-hop, klezmer, folk music and electro. Born in Montreal, he is also a pianist and accordionist, and has taught the instrument at London’s Klezfest, where he has also run ‘hiphopkele’ workshops.
A key figure on the contemporary klezmer scene, Josh Dolgin has collaborated with renowned artists such as David Krakauer, Michael Winograd, Fred Wesley, Chilly Gonzales, Sophie Solomon and The Mighty Sparrow. His SoCalled collective project has made its mark with concerts such as Hip Hop Hanukkah, which celebrates the meeting of Jewish cultures and urban music.
In 2010, the National Film Board of Canada devoted a documentary to him, The ‘Socalled’ Movie, which retraces the adventure of the first ‘Klezmer Cruise’ on the Dnieper River in Ukraine. In 2013, he also wrote the remix of Moe Koffman’s Curried Soul, which became the official theme for CBC Radio One’s As It Happens.
Sitaria is a musical project led by sitarist Uwe Neumann, accompanied for this concert by percussionist Subir Dev. Sitaria explores the melodic richness and rhythmic power of the Hindustani (North
Sitaria is a musical project led by sitarist Uwe Neumann, accompanied for this concert by percussionist Subir Dev. Sitaria explores the melodic richness and rhythmic power of the Hindustani (North Indian) tradition. The performances are a skilful blend of composition and improvisation, testifying to the musicians’ profound mastery and close working relationship. The sitar, at the heart of the project, is an emblematic instrument born in the 13th century from the encounter between Indian tradition (Veena, ragas) and Persian influences (Rabab).
Uwe Neumann is a renowned sitar musician and an ambassador for Indian classical music. A recipient of the Ravi Shankar Memorial Award, he studied for ten years in India with the master Pandit Indranil Bhattacharya, obtaining a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music (1997) from Visva Bharati University in Shantiniketan. He has been training with Sri Partha Bose since 2009.
Founder of the Ragleela group in 1990, he has played at numerous festivals in India, including the Millennium Concert in Benares in 1999, in front of thousands of spectators and dignitaries such as the Dalai Lama and Narendra Modi. Based in Montreal since 2000, he has given over 400 concerts across North America, Europe and India, at prestigious events such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Sunfest, and the Vancouver Folk Festival. In addition to Ragleela, he is involved in various projects: Sitaria (sitar-tablas)
The Murmorosi ensemble draws its inspiration from the Ukrainian tradition of polyphonic singing. Their repertoire includes both traditional songs performed a capella and a variety of original compositions and
The Murmorosi ensemble draws its inspiration from the Ukrainian tradition of polyphonic singing. Their repertoire includes both traditional songs performed a capella and a variety of original compositions and updated rearrangements of Ukrainian folklore.
Murmurosi is a Montreal-based ensemble made up of Natalia Telentso and Eli Camilo, accompanied on occasion by guest musicians and singers, dedicated to the transmission of traditional Ukrainian polyphonic song (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Their a cappella repertoire pays tribute to the ancestral voices of rural Ukraine, with rich, expressive harmonies. Performing at a number of Canadian festivals, they share old songs from village life, full of emotion and beauty. Their debut album, Bohutyn, explores the meeting of traditional songs and contemporary compositions. For this concert, they will be joined by Kateryna Kovshun for a polyphonic trio and a capella performance.
July 2025
Fulani music from Burkina Faso combines song, n’goni and rhythm to tell the epic story of Fulani life and culture. The deep melodies of the n’goni (a plucked string instrument
Fulani music from Burkina Faso combines song, n’goni and rhythm to tell the epic story of Fulani life and culture. The deep melodies of the n’goni (a plucked string instrument originally from West Africa) evoke the vast plains and stories handed down from generation to generation, while the percussion adds an earthly dimension to this celestial music, inviting us to dance and celebrate.
Dicko Fils (Moulaye Dicko) is a musician from Burkina Faso of Fulani origin. A master of the kamale n’goni, he has made a name for himself with his melodious voice and virtuoso playing, fusing the Fulani and Mandingo traditions. After studying the Koran in Mali, he moved to Abidjan, where he discovered reggae, before founding his group Le Faso Kanou in 1992. His first album, Tounga (2005), marked the start of a prolific career with regular releases until 2016. His song Denke Denke became an anthem in West African clubs. In 2016, he won the Kundé d’Or, Burkina Faso’s highest musical award, as well as several other prizes, including Best Modern Traditionally Inspired Song with Wakati. In March 2025, he released his 12th album, La Route, recorded between Burkina Faso and Montreal. This opus blends Afrobeat, Mandingo blues and messages of peace, love and living together.
Turkish folk music is a living heritage from the many cultures of Anatolia. Rich in regional diversity, it expresses everyday emotions through songs drawing on personal stories. Passed on by
Turkish folk music is a living heritage from the many cultures of Anatolia. Rich in regional diversity, it expresses everyday emotions through songs drawing on personal stories. Passed on by türkü singers and aşıks, it combines oral traditions, improvisation, poetry and instruments such as the saz (lute).
Born in Ankara and originally from Malatya in Turkey, Sema Gültekin has been immersed in Turkish folk music since childhood. Trained in baglama and music theory, she developed her stage experience at secondary school, while pursuing an MBA at Istanbul’s Yeditepe University. She perfected her repertoire at the Erdal Erzincan Music Centre. Since moving to Montreal in 2022, she has been helping to promote Turkish folk music through concerts and workshops, both on the local music scene and within Montreal’s Turkish community.
Georgian polyphony is one of the oldest and most complex of singing traditions. Family singing plays an essential role, having enabled it to survive through centuries of invasions and occupations.
Georgian polyphony is one of the oldest and most complex of singing traditions. Family singing plays an essential role, having enabled it to survive through centuries of invasions and occupations. For Shalva Makharashvili, Andrea Kuzmich and their sons Shalva-Lucas and Gabo, singing is as natural as breathing, rooted in family celebrations rather than stage performances.
Ori Shalva carry on this tradition in Toronto, more than 9,000 km from Georgia. The authenticity of their music stems from years of dedication and a musical heritage handed down from generation to generation.
Ori Shalva, also known as the Makharashvili family, is a unique musical ensemble. Formed in Toronto by Shalva Makharashvili and Andrea Kuzmich, both from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the group was born out of a shared passion for Georgian polyphony. For over twenty years, together with their children, they have been passing on and keeping alive this complex singing tradition, recognised by UNESCO as part of humanity’s intangible heritage. Their performances offer audiences a rare opportunity to appreciate a living tradition that is still largely unknown outside the Caucasus.
Discover traditional South American rhythms such as the bambuco, pasillo, Zulian dance and milonga, and the cultural history behind each piece in the Altiplano Ensemble’s rich repertoire. Altiplano is a young
Discover traditional South American rhythms such as the bambuco, pasillo, Zulian dance and milonga, and the cultural history behind each piece in the Altiplano Ensemble’s rich repertoire.
Altiplano is a young musical ensemble founded in Montreal by three Colombian musicians: Leandro Ruiz, Iván Ortiz and Pedro Botia. Through this project, they are committed to spreading the cultural wealth of their native country by interpreting the traditional rhythms of various Latin American countries.
The Chœur Baobab invites you on a journey across the continents, where gospel, African polyphonies, traditional Slavic, South American and indigenous songs all resonate with the same voice. Conducted by Claude
The Chœur Baobab invites you on a journey across the continents, where gospel, African polyphonies, traditional Slavic, South American and indigenous songs all resonate with the same voice.
Conducted by Claude Marie Landré, the choir presents a colourful, multilingual repertoire, complete with percussion, choreography and solos. A warm, inclusive and festive performance, true to the spirit of the Baobab voyageur.
Chœur Baobab is a Montreal-based vocal ensemble of 23 singers led by conductor Claude Marie Landré, who has been celebrating the richness of a cappella, gospel and world music for over 15 years. Performing songs in their original language, the choir stands out for its lively, expressive performances without scores, combining choreography, percussion and vocal solos. Winner of the 2ᵉ prize at the Concours national pour chœurs amateurs (2019), Baobab has sung at Place des Arts, Festival Nuits d’Afrique, Igloofest and numerous cultural events in Quebec.
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