Montreal Jazz Festival | 10 Quebec artists in 10 quotes

As the kick-off of the Montreal International Jazz Festival approaches, which will take place from June 30 to July 9, The Press leafed through its archives to collect 10 striking quotes from 10 Quebec artists who will take part in this musical event.

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Shout

“The first time I met Daniel [Bélanger]I shakeai, but it’s like I’ve known him for 10 years. Maybe because he’s my musical father. »


PHOTO MARCO CAMPANOZZI, PRESS ARCHIVES

Christophe Dubé alias CRi, electronic musician

CRi will offer a show on July 6 at 9:30 p.m. on the TD Stage at Place des festivals (free).

Dominique Fils-Aimee

“At first, when people asked me if I played an instrument, I said no… But I understood that I play the voice, the instrument of all instruments that can convey all emotions. »


PHOTO MARTIN CHAMBERLAND, ARCHIVES LA PRESSE

Singer Dominique Fils-Aimé

Dominique Fils-Aimé will perform on July 3 at 8 p.m. at Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts.

Clay and Friends

“Montreal is what we are and we want to bring it to the world. We want to make people forget the problems, in our music and in our shows. »


PHOTO CATHERINE LEFEBVRE, SPECIAL COLLABORATION

The Clay and Friends band

Clay and Friends will rock the TD Stage at Place des Festivals on July 7 at 9:30 p.m. (free).

Laura Niquay

“It’s my therapy, music, it helps me refocus. And then I can help people. It suits me like life! »


PHOTO EDOUARD PLANTE-FRÉCHETTE, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES

Singer Laura Niquay

Laura Niquay will give a performance on July 4 at 10 p.m. on the Loto-Québec Stage (free).

Chiiild

“When you’re an artist, it should be like a movie, like a journey moving forward. I’m not the type of person to always do the same thing. It works for some, but not us. »

  • Yonatan Ayal, leader and face of the Chiiild formation

    PHOTO CARLOS OSORIO, REUTERS ARCHIVES

    Yonatan Ayal, leader and face of the Chiiild formation

  • Pierre-Luc Rioux, guitarist of the group Chiiild

    PHOTO MARCO CAMPANOZZI, PRESS ARCHIVES

    Pierre-Luc Rioux, guitarist of the group Chiiild

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Chiiild will perform on the Esplanade of Place des Arts, July 9 at 11 p.m. (free).

Alicia Moffet

“I assume myself more as a woman, I am a mother, I am getting old. I found myself after a big period of changes and I let myself go in my texts, in everything. »


PHOTO DOMINICK GRAVEL, THE PRESS

Singer Alicia Moffet

Alicia Moffet will perform for the first time in her career at the MTelus on June 30 at 8 p.m.

Jean Michel Blais

“For me, music is alive. If it’s too exact, it kills something. »


PHOTO ALAIN ROBERGE, THE PRESS

Pianist Jean-Michel Blais

Jean-Michel Blais will take the stage at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts on July 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Bran Van 3000

” This is [Jean Leloup] who opened the door to the rock’n’roll garden for us. »


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The Bran Van 3000 Collective

Bran Van 3000 will perform on the TD Stage at Place des Festivals on July 8 at 9:30 p.m. (free).

Emma Beko

“I’ve always said I’m hip-hop, but I’m so much more complex than that! »


PHOTO MARCO CAMPANOZZI, PRESS ARCHIVES

Rapper Emma Beko

Emma Beko will perform on the Esplanade of Place des Arts, the 1er July at 11 p.m. (free).

Hubert Lenoir

“I start the show in the crowd and I finish it in the crowd. »


PHOTO CATHERINE LEFEBVRE, ARCHIVES SPECIAL COLLABORATION

Singer Hubert Lenoir

Hubert Lenoir will ignite the Gesù stage on July 3 at 10:30 p.m.


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