The Festival International Nuits dAfrique de Montréal will celebrate its 40th anniversary. In 40 years, Nuits dAfrique has become the essential stage where cultures and rhythms mingle and create an unprecedented musical effervescence. For 13 days, nearly 130 concerts and activities will bring together more than 700 artists from 30 countries, in 6 rooms and on the free outdoor site of the Quartier des spectacles.
The TD Stage, which is located in the entertainment district, will host the Grand Événements Series:
July 14: Afrique en Cirque presented by Kalabanté (Guinea – QC): Afrique en Cirque will spectacularly celebrate the 40th anniversary of Nuits dAfrique with a thrilling, large-scale proposition, specially designed for the occasion.
July 15: Systema Solar (Colombia): Systema Solar deploys a social discourse, committed to nature and cultural diversity. Made for dancing, the contagious sound of Systema Solar emerges from the pikos of the Colombian Caribbean coast.
July 16: Fulu Miziki (DR Congo): Fulu Miziki Kolektiv makes its mark by transposing the noises of the streets of Kinshasa into an Afro-futuristic techno-punk trance imbued with Congolese rumba and coupé-décalé that they call twerkanda.
July 17: Admiral T (Guadeloupe): In three decades, Admiral T has become the standard-bearer of West Indian reggae-dancehall. Marked by sound systems and inspired by legends, he mixes gwo ka, biguine, salsa, R&B, hip-hop and electro.
July 18: Tabou Combo (Haiti): They have been making the entire planet move for almost 60 years, and their energy is intact. Their elaborate kompa, infused with rara, merengue, funk, rock and soukous, gives pride of place to sharp guitars and bright brass.
July 19: Tiken Jah Fakoly (Ivory Coast): Among the very, very great moments of Nuits dAfrique, we include the Tiken Jah Fakoly show on the occasion of the closing of the 14th edition of the festival in 2000. With a breathtaking stage presence, the fiery and influential reggaeman stands up against illegitimate power and injustice. And the public gets on board. Because it’s disruptive. Because it resonates.