Raíz Viva - Nuits d'Afrique International Festival 2026
Raíz Viva - Nuits d'Afrique International Festival 2026
4372 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal, Montréal (région administrative), Québec, H2W 1Z5, Canada
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JULY 2026
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“Raw and featuring intricate rhythms, Raíz Viva’s performance induced a kind of trance” (Le Devoir, 2025). Winner of the 2025 Syli d’argent for world music, this quintet—whose name means “living roots”—offers a diverse range of rhythms, all of which trace back to their original cumbia! Focusing on wind instruments and percussion, their folk music—deeply rooted in Afro-Colombian traditions and imbued with a festive spirit, a celebration of nature, and a sense of community—brings together chalupa, bullerengue, tambora, and even Brazilian samba and Quebec folk music.
The activity takes place in all weather conditions, unless safety is compromised
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Raíz Viva - Nuits d'Afrique International Festival 2026
