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Three years ago, a group of Colombian-Montrealers began making music based on Afro-Colombian rhythms from the Atlantic coast. The result is Raíz Viva, a group of five musicians associated with an Afro-Colombian dance group.
Raíz Viva is a festive yet activist percussion group. They are four Colombians and one Brazilian, plus the dancers. Together, they try to build bridges with other cultures, including Quebec trad. Raíz Viva will be part of the Syli d’Or final, this Friday April 25 at the Fairmount Theatre. Michel Labrecque spoke to Nicolas Segura, founding member of the group.
