A mixed event… and dancing
Until Sunday, the 14the MUZ festival, dedicated to mixed music from around the world, is in full swing at Studio TD, in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles. This is a great opportunity to discover at a low price ($15 per evening) the next generation of Quebec musicians working off the beaten track: salsa, cumbia, African and Indian rhythms, jazz, blues. Among the generous offering (17 groups in four evenings), we will particularly note the Saturday performances of Carine au micro, proud representative of contemporary Beninese pop and Less Toches, a Colombian-inspired ensemble which won the last edition of Syli d’ gold, musical competition organized by Nuits d’Afrique.
Did you say krump?
Born around twenty years ago in the red light districts of Los Angeles, krump is a style of urban dance that is growing all over the world. Known for its jerky movements, its explosiveness and its raw energy, krump has been entitled to its own festival here for eleven years now, the Gutta Zone festival, which is taking place at the Maison des arts in Laval until Saturday. Between discussions, workshops, dance sessions and battles featuring local and international artists, the opportunity is great to discover this supercharged culture which fuels the energy of the public.
40 years of poetry
Having become a must on the Quebec literary scene, the Trois-Rivières International Poetry Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024. Four decades rich in emotions which transformed the Mauritian city into the world capital of poetry. Once again this year, until October 13, poets from around the world are taking over the concert halls, bars and restaurants of Trois-Rivières. Note also the ten exhibitions which bring together poets and visual artists, including Sébastien Gaudette, Karine Demers and Olivier Roberge.
To stretch out the summer…
At Jean-Drapeau Park, we’re hanging on to the last bursts of summer with the very last presentation of the year by Piknic Électronik, Sunday. It is French DJ Joachim Pastor who has the honor of closing the season. He will be preceded on the main stage by his compatriot Romain Garcia and Quebecer Arielle Roberge. On the Quebec side, the Humanorium fair is inspired by the funfairs of the 19th centurye and XXe centuries by injecting a good dose of madness and a hint of contemporary art. On the program, “ freak show “, stand shooting range (with artist Marc Séguin as target), cabinet of curiosities or carousel made of grocery baskets. At Place de Paris, in Old Quebec, until Sunday.