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FIJM 2026 | Day 9 | Modibo Keita’s Picks

Interview by Alain Brunet

Genres and styles : Jazz

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The Montreal International Jazz Festival continues this Friday, July 3. As the festival’s lead jazz programmer under the artistic direction of Maurin Auxéméry, Modibo Keita shares his picks for DAY 9 of the 2026 FIJM! Every day of the festival, Modibo offers jazz lovers the perfect itinerary for PAN M 360!

WATCH THIS INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY ALAIN BRUNET

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