PAN M 360 AT FIJM | Ana Moura, The Queen of Fado

by Michel Labrecque

Sculptural, dressed entirely in red, Ana Moura presented herself as the queen of Portuguese fado which she is, to the acclamations of the room, largely Portuguese-speaking.

Whether we like fado or not, this traditional Portuguese music which is the equivalent of the blues, the 44-year-old lady has a powerful, deep, extraordinary voice, which lets out deep feelings, often sadness, which is unique to the genre.

With her trio of musicians (drums, bass, Portuguese guitar), she first launched into more traditional fado, before slowly taking us into her new musical universe, more tinged with African and electronic sounds, with tones and rhythms that make the music more interesting.

After three songs, Ana Moura spoke to us, at great length, in English, a compromise language, since she explained to us in French that she does not speak French well. There are people who hate it when an artist talks too much, because it breaks the rhythm. But Ana really wanted to bring us into her world and make us understand it.

She explained to us the genesis of her latest record Casa Guilhermina, the house which bears the first name of her grandmother, who is of Angolan origin, just like her mother. As a child, she constantly listened to Angolan Semba (not Brazilian Samba). She told us that this album is imbued with these rhythms and other regional music from Portugal, which are very important to her.

She also dedicated a song that she wrote for Prince, yes the one from Minneapolis, who had already told her that he wanted to produce her music.

Throughout the performance, the three musicians were accompanied by synths, accordion, violin and recorded backing vocals. It’s like we’ve been treated to the low-budget version of the show.

Despite some reservations, it is difficult to doubt the authenticity of the Portuguese singer, who seeks, with other compatriots, to diversify current Portuguese-speaking music. And to share it with the planet.

My two Portuguese seatmates had bright eyes and were constantly moving. At the end of the concert, cheers rang out.

Everything was said.

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Chanson francophone

Francos: Les Grands Spectacles Bell – Francis Cabrel, Eddy de Pretto et Beyries

by Rédaction PAN M 360

Les Francos de Montréal se dérouleront du 14 juin au 22 juin prochain. Pour l’occasion, La Presse présente la série de spectacles « Les Grands Spectacles Bell ».

The Francos de Montréal run from June 14 to June 22. For the occasion, La Presse presents the “Les Grands Spectacles Bell” series of shows.

Eddy de Pretto – Jeudi 20 juin 2024
Beyries – Samedi 22 juin 2024

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classique

Cinco de Mayo au Théâtre Maisonneuve

by Rédaction PAN M 360

Arriba Arriba Arriba!!!

Vous pourrez célébrer le Cinco de Mayo en vivant la brûlante musique du Mexique en compagnie de l’Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec, sous la baguette du chef invité Francisco Javier Gutiérrez, avec le violon enflammé d’Alexandre Da Costa et la voix ensorcelante du ténor Antonio Figueroa qui sera aussi accompagné de mariachis!

Vous partagerez la passion enivrante de cette culture flamboyante à travers des œuvres symphoniques telles que la Danzón No. 2 d’Arturo Márquez et des chansons de l’incontournable Luis Miguel.

Vous aurez la chance d’entendre Alexandre Da Costa dans l’œuvre Fire and Blood de Michael Daugherty qui puise son inspiration dans diverses sources, dont les peintures monumentales de l’artiste mexicain Diego Rivera. Il est à noter qu’Alexandre Da Costa a remporté un prix Juno en 2012 pour l’interprétation de cette œuvre.

Arriba Arriba Arriba!!!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by experiencing the fiery music of Mexico in the company of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec, under the baton of guest conductor Francisco Javier Gutiérrez, with the fiery violin of Alexandre Da Costa and the bewitching voice of tenor Antonio Figueroa, who will also be accompanied by mariachis!

You’ll share the intoxicating passion of this flamboyant culture through symphonic works such as Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2 and songs by the inimitable Luis Miguel.

You’ll have the chance to hear Alexandre Da Costa in Michael Daugherty’s Fire and Blood, which draws its inspiration from a variety of sources, including the monumental paintings of Mexican artist Diego Rivera. Alexandre Da Costa won a Juno Award in 2012 for his interpretation of this work.

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South Asian

TISRA – Zakir Hussain, Sabir Khan and Debopriya Chatterjee at the Théâtre Maisonneuve

by Rédaction PAN M 360

Classical tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain returns to Place des Arts, this time accompanied by Debopriya Chatterjee Ranadive (flute) and Sabir Khan (sarangi).

The creativity of his solos, combining audacity and tradition, has elevated him to the rank of the greatest Indian percussionists of our time. The influence of Zakir Hussain – considered one of the main architects of contemporary world music – is undeniable; his many collaborations with John McLaughlin, L. Shankar, George Harrison, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Henderson and Van Morrison, among others, are proof of this.

His impressive dexterity, masterful improvisational skills and wide-ranging expertise will ensure an unforgettable evening!

Le virtuose du tabla classique, Zakir Hussain, sera de retour à la Place des Arts, accompagné cette fois par Debopriya Chatterjee Ranadive (flute) et Sabir Khan (sarangi).

La créativité de ses solos, mariant audace et tradition, a su l’élever au rang des plus grands percussionnistes indiens de notre temps. L’influence de Zakir Hussain – considéré comme l’un des principaux artisans de la musique du monde contemporaine – est indéniable; ses nombreuses collaborations avec, entre autres, John McLaughlin, L. Shankar, George Harrison, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Henderson ou Van Morrison en sont la preuve.

Son impressionnante dextérité, sa magistrale force d’improvisation et son vaste champ d’expertise vous assureront une soirée inoubliable!

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Chanson francophone

Bruno Pelletier at Théâtre Maisonneuve

by Rédaction PAN M 360

Bruno presents “La tournée 25e anniversaire de MISERERE”.

This hit album will be played live in 2024, accompanied by a full five-piece band, a backing singer and a string section (quartet).

A birthday means a party, and Bruno has every intention of going all out and having fun.

Without stealing the punches, let’s just say there’ll be pop, rock, funk-disco and plenty of other surprises on offer.

Bruno nous propose « La tournée 25^e anniversaire de MISERERE ».

Cet album comportant de nombreux succès sera joué entièrement sur scène en 2024, accompagné d’un groupe complet de cinq musiciens, d’une choriste et appuyé par une section de cordes (quatuor).

Qui dit anniversaire, dit fête et Bruno a bien l’intention de déborder et de s’amuser.

Sans voler les punchs, disons qu’il y aura de la pop, du rock, du funk-disco et bien d’autres surprises qu’il a l’intention de vous proposer.

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Rock

Les BB by Ludovick Bourgeois at Théâtre Maisonneuve

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Ludovick Bourgeois has been asked to do so for a long time, and the time has finally come for him to pay tribute in song and image to the artistic and personal career of his famous father Patrick and his cult band Les BB.

Accompanied by his musicians, Ludovick will take us on a journey back in time, revisiting the group’s countless hits – Parfums du passé, Seul au combat, Donne-moi ma chance, Tu ne sauras jamais, T’es dans la lune and many others – as well as some of his own favorites.

A nostalgia-filled show-event, directed by Joël Legendre, that Quebec’s favourite singer hopes will be as captivating as it is grandiose!

On lui demandait depuis longtemps et le moment est enfin venu pour Ludovick Bourgeois de saluer en chansons et en images le parcours artistique, mais également plus personnel, de son célèbre père Patrick et son groupe culte Les BB.

En compagnie de ses musiciens, Ludovick proposera un voyage dans le temps en revisitant les innombrables succès de la formation — Parfums du passé, Seul au combat, Donne-moi ma chance, Tu ne sauras jamais, T’es dans la lune et tant d’autres —, ainsi que quelques-uns de ses titres coups de cœur.

Un spectacle-événement empreint de nostalgie, mis en scène par Joël Legendre, que le chanteur chouchou des Québécois.e.s souhaite aussi prenant que grandiose!

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Chanson francophone

Nicole – Les chansons d’une vie at Théâtre Maisonneuve

by Rédaction PAN M 360

An unforgettable singer with a golden voice, Nicole Martin left her mark on Quebec culture, accompanying us through her great songs and immense talent.

Gone too soon, she remains eternal with the magnificent music she left as her legacy over a career spanning more than 50 years. Nicole – Les chansons d’une vie is a prestigious, emotionally charged musical fresco, an invitation to relive the work of this great lady who won numerous interpretation awards around the world and sold over 4 million albums.

Accompanied by musicians under the direction of Charles Barbeau, with Lee Abbott (Nicole’s husband) and Pierre Séguin as artistic directors, Marie-Élaine Thibert, Marie Michèle Desrosiers and Annie Blanchard will thrill audiences with all Nicole’s greatest hits, which have topped the charts and marked generations.

A musical celebration of nostalgia and happiness, to the sound of your Nicole!

Chanteuse inoubliable à la voix d’or, Nicole Martin a marqué la culture québécoise et a accompagné nos vies à travers ses grandes chansons et grâce à son immense talent.

Partie trop tôt, elle demeure éternelle avec la magnifique musique qu’elle a laissée en héritage au fil de plus de 50 ans de carrière. Grâce à une prestigieuse fresque musicale tout en émotions, Nicole – Les chansons d’une vie est une invitation à revivre l’œuvre de cette grande dame qui a remporté de nombreux prix d’interprétation à travers le monde et vendu plus de 4 millions d’albums.

Accompagnées de musiciens sous la direction de Charles Barbeau, avec Lee Abbott (mari de Nicole) et Pierre Séguin à la direction artistique, Marie-Élaine Thibert, Marie Michèle Desrosiers et Annie Blanchard feront vibrer le public grâce à tous les plus grands succès de Nicole qui ont trôné au sommet des palmarès et marqué des générations.

Une grande célébration musicale empreinte de nostalgie et de bonheur, au son de votre Nicole!

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Gospel

Trey McLaughlin and The Sounds of Zamar at Théâtre Maisonneuve

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One of the brightest new groups on the gospel scene today!

The rich harmonies created by Trey McLaughlin and the twenty-odd voices that make up The Sounds of Zamar transcend cultural boundaries.

Hailing from Georgia, USA, this authentic gospel ensemble stands out for its eclectic mix of original works combined with stirring arrangements of contemporary musical theater and pop classics – from Shania Twain and Erykah Badu to Stevie Wonder and Prince – giving them a fresh perspective while respecting the essence of the original piece.

Since its inception in 2019, the gospel and neo-soul ensemble has performed around the globe. With The Zamar Experience tour, it will perform in Montreal for the first time on February 2, 2024.

L’un des nouveaux groupes les plus brillants de la scène gospel actuelle!

Les riches harmonies créées par Trey McLaughlin et la vingtaine de voix qui composent The Sounds of Zamar transcendent les frontières culturelles.

Originaire de la Géorgie, aux États-Unis, cet authentique ensemble gospel se démarque par son mélange éclectique d’œuvres originales combinées à d’émouvants arrangements de grands classiques contemporains du théâtre musical et de la pop – de Shania Twain à Erykah Badu, en passant par Stevie Wonder et Prince –, leur offrant une nouvelle perspective tout en respectant l’essence de la pièce originale.

Depuis sa création, en 2019, l’ensemble gospel et néo-soul s’est produit aux quatre coins du globe. Avec la tournée The Zamar Experience, il performera pour la première fois à Montréal le 2 février 2024.

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Choral Music / classique

Le Choeur classique de Montréal Presents Rutter : Gloria, Requiem and Magnificat at Théâtre Maisonneuve

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John Rutter’s Gloria, Requiem and Magnificat will fill the Théâtre Maisonneuve with light-heartedness and contemplation.

The light-hearted atmosphere of the Gloria and Magnificat will be tempered by the darker Requiem, which calls for more contemplation and remembrance.

A concert full of nuances, revealing the extent of John Rutter’s talent as a composer.

Allégresse et recueillement empliront sans retenue le Théâtre Maisonneuve lors de ce concert présentant le Gloria, le Requiem et le Magnificat de John Rutter.

L’atmosphère enjouée du Gloria et du Magnificat sera tempérée par celle, plus sombre, du Requiem appelant davantage au recueillement et au souvenir.

Un concert tout en nuances révélant l’étendue du talent de compositeur de John Rutter.

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Chanson francophone

Brel! The Show at Théâtre Maisonneuve

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Conceived and directed by Gil Marsalla from Nice-based Directo Productions (Piaf! le spectacle, Formidable Aznavour, Et Maintenant), he now brings us Brel! Le spectacle in its Montreal premiere.

Many speak of him as a reincarnation. On stage, Olivier Laurent doesn’t imitate Brel, he is Brel, bringing the lyrics of his greatest songs to life as if his life depended on it. With this concert, already performed a hundred times before jubilant or tearful audiences in Paris, New York, Stockholm, Beirut, London, Dubai and even Brussels, the artist pays a masterly tribute to the greatest French-speaking singer Belgium has ever known, with his voice, rage, irony and tenderness.

Accompanied by 4 exceptional musicians, he gives his all to the frenetic rhythm of La Valse à mille temps, and plays Ces gens-là, Les Vieux and Les Bigotes with elegance and passion. Olivier Laurent even lets us rediscover Voir un ami pleurer from the album Les Marquises, a song that Jacques Brel didn’t have time to sing on stage after succumbing to illness. A breath of poetry and a true performance. Chills guaranteed!

Conçu et dirigé par le niçois Gil Marsalla de Directo Productions (Piaf ! le spectacle, Formidable Aznavour, Et Maintenant), il nous offre maintenant Brel! Le spectacle en grande première à Montréal.

Ils sont nombreux à parler de lui comme d’une réincarnation. Sur scène, Olivier Laurent n’imite pas Brel, il est Brel, faisant revivre les textes de ses plus grandes chansons comme si sa vie en dépendait. Avec ce concert déjà joué une centaine de fois devant des publics en liesse ou émus aux larmes, à Paris, New York, Stockholm, Beyrouth, Londres, Dubaï et même Bruxelles, c’est par la voix, la rage, l’ironie et la tendresse que l’artiste rend cet hommage magistral au plus grand chanteur francophone que la Belgique ait connu.

Accompagné de 4 musiciens d’exception, il se donne à corps perdu pour épouser le rythme effréné de La Valse à mille temps, incarne avec fougue et élégance Ces gens-là, Les Vieux ou Les Bigotes. Olivier Laurent nous fait même redécouvrir Voir un ami pleurer issu de l’album Les Marquises, que Jacques Brel, emporté par la maladie, n’aura pas eu le temps de chanter sur scène. Une grande bouffée de poésie et une véritable performance. Frissons garantis!

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Asie de l’Est

Drum Tao at Théâtre Maisonneuve

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World-renowned percussionists Drum Tao return to Montreal for their 30th anniversary.

The Oita, Japan-based ensemble’s modern, hyperdynamic performances celebrate the ancient art of Japanese drumming, particularly the wadaiko, distinguished by its rare and unique variety of sonic expression.

More than nine million people worldwide have attended one or other of their unique performances, which combine highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, rigorously precise choreography and innovative visual aids.

Les artistes-percussionnistes de renommée mondiale Drum Tao seront de retour à Montréal pour leur 30^e anniversaire.

Les performances modernes et hyperdynamiques de l’ensemble basé à Oita, au Japon, célèbrent l’art ancien des tambours japonais, particulièrement les wadaiko qui se distinguent par la variété très rare et unique de leurs expressions sonores.

Plus de neuf millions de personnes à travers le monde ont assisté à l’une ou l’autre de leurs prestations uniques combinant des percussions très physiques à grand déploiement avec des costumes contemporains, une chorégraphie rigoureusement précise et des supports visuels novateurs.

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Arabic Classical / Flamenco

‘Roots of Flamenco’ at Festival du Monde Arabe 23′

by Varun Swarup

The Festival du Monde Arabe’s closing act, “Roots of Flamenco,” promised a captivating fusion of Iraqi and Andalusian song and dance, and while it mostly delivered, it fell short of embodying the authenticity expected from a traditional music evening. Despite commendable musicianship on stage, the performance struggled to maintain a clear focus as it endeavoured to intertwine myth and history, occasionally veering into a generic fusion sound.

The evening began rather theatrically, with Cheikh Sidi Bémol taking his role of storyteller in stride. Omar Bashir, the son of renowned oudist Munir Bashir and a complete virtuoso in his own right, gently plucked his oud underneath Cheikh as he spoke of his first encounter with the oud and the mythical player who revealed its stories. Gradually as the evening progressed, members of the rest of the nine-piece band were introduced as we charted course from Baghdad to Seville.

To witness the musical dialogue between Omar and the two flamenco guitarists was certainly spectacular but generally their virtuosic playing was relegated to the same minor chord progressions. Perhaps the most confounding aspect of this performance was the inclusion of the piano in this fine ensemble. It seemed somewhat out of place in the context of the performance, not seamlessly integrating into the narrative and occupying significant space in the overall mix. With three other stringed instruments already commanding attention, the piano added a layer that, at times, really diluted the essence of the performance.

The dancer and vocalist, Miguel Angel Orengo and Cristobal Muñoz respectively, integral components of such a performance, seemed to take a backseat for much of the show, only coming into prominence in the latter half of the second set. This was a bit disappointing as their presence would have added depth and nuance to the overall storytelling. Still, when they were given the limelight, they certainly brought the fire of flamenco alive in their performance.

Despite these shortcomings, the closing concert successfully underscored the significance of cultural exchange, emphasising the beauty of shared traditions and the fluidity of our cultures. While the lack of focus and occasional musical distractions may have tempered the overall experience, the festival’s finale ultimately celebrated the richness of cultural diversity and showcased the undeniable brilliance of flamenco on display.