{"id":647,"date":"2026-06-23T00:39:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T04:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/festival-mosaique-the-brooks-la-bronze-tallandskiinny-plus-de-25-spectacles-gratuits-du-13-au-15-aout\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T00:39:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T04:39:59","slug":"festival-mosaique-the-brooks-la-bronze-tallandskiinny-plus-de-25-spectacles-gratuits-du-13-au-15-aout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/festival-mosaique-the-brooks-la-bronze-tallandskiinny-plus-de-25-spectacles-gratuits-du-13-au-15-aout\/","title":{"rendered":"MOSAIC FESTIVAL: The Brooks, La Bronze, Tallandskiinny, more than 25 free shows from August 13 to 15"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/?attachment_id=89200\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-89200 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FESTIVAL-MOSAIQUE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"851px\" height=\"315px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FESTIVAL-MOSAIQUE.jpg 851w, https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FESTIVAL-MOSAIQUE-768x284.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\"\/><\/a>For its 6th edition, the MOSA\u00cfQUE Laval Festival promises a vibrant and daring program of more than 25 shows. This new edition will bring together on stage an impressive variety of emerging and established artists such as The Brooks, Naomi, Tallandskiinny, La Bronze, Irdens Exantus, Kelly Bado, in addition to a rich selection of animations and complementary programming to be released during the summer. The organization invites the public to Centropolis from August 13 to 15 to experience this unmissable Laval event.<\/p>\n<p>Faithful to its DNA, MOSA\u00cfQUE, supported by the Centrale des artistes, offers an inclusive and festive experience spread over three stages and a few satellite locations, where all styles, disciplines and influences meet in a friendly atmosphere accessible to all.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/?attachment_id=89201\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-89201 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Brooks-Naomi-Tallandskiinny.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600px\" height=\"222px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>THURSDAY \u2013 THE RETURN FROM LAVAL OR NOTHING! The festival and the co-spokespersons of the event Shah Frank and Na\u00efma Frank, invite you to come and share the kick-off of the festivities under the theme \u201cLaval or nothing!\u201d highlighting the richness and diversity of Laval talent. Sanza Percussions and Sadio Sissokho, the rising star Irdens Exantus, Claudia Lenti and her salsa fusion will follow on the outdoor stages as well as the Royale Cypher, a female collective project initiated by DJ Horg which brings together a handful of artists: Ruby Rizzle, Princess Thuggy$h, MCM, Sloan Lucas, Peach Gyal, Calamine, Sereni-T and Natty Soyha. The last outdoor show on Thursday will immerse the public in the Caribbean energy of Rafael &#038; Energ\u00eda Dominicana.<\/p><div id=\"linit-2436421675\" class=\"linit-dans-le-contenu linit-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8992136571741975\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px;\" \ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8992136571741975\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6185130430\"><\/ins> \n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>A SUMMER PROGRAMMING WITH CONTAGIOUS JOY The evenings of Friday and Saturday promise to bring the public memorable moments carried by the multiple and mixed influences of the artists. We will first be able to discover the warm soul of Kelly Bado, a Manitoban artist, the electro-pop universe with rock accents of La Bronze, the committed lyrics of the slammer Lydol, as well as the cinematic pop proposition of Adam El Mouna. Friday&rsquo;s outdoor programming will culminate with The Brooks, a Montreal band recognized for its resolutely groovy performances.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, the public will be transported by Naomi&rsquo;s R&#038;B pop universe, before giving way to Durkheim, renowned Haitian artist and emblematic figure of his generation. He will offer a show driven by R&#038;B, afropop and kompa rhythms and will sign his first Quebec festival for the occasion, in a complete format. Nikamu Mamuitun \u2013 Chansons Rassembleuses, will then invite the public to celebrate the meeting and creativity between indigenous and non-indigenous artists. The collective is notably composed of Ivan Boivin-Flamand, Guillaume Arsenault, Sandrine Masse, Pako, Willows, Mariko and Luan Larobina. Nova Scotian artist and 2026 Juno recipient for traditional roots album of the year, Morgan Toney will take to the festival stage with his unique style fusing Mi\u2019kmaq songs and Celtic folk.<\/p>\n<p>As a closing show, the unique collaborative proposal FERVO, put together especially for MOSA\u00cfQUE, will bring together on stage four artists of Brazilian origin: Bianca Rocha, Diogo Ramos, Lara Klaus and Galamba. Together, they will offer an electrifying musical encounter mixing MPB (M\u00fasica Popular Brasileira), samba, funk, soul-pop and Afro-Brazilian rhythms.<\/p>\n<p>MOSAIC AT NIGHT: NEW NOCTURNAL PROPOSAL<\/p>\n<p>In response to the palpable energy of the end of the evening, the festival is innovating this year with MOSA\u00cfQUE la nuit, a brand new nighttime offering offered in collaboration with the Resto Pub Le Balthazar which will host the closing DJ sets of the three evenings. Every evening from midnight, the public is invited to extend the experience for up to 2 hours in an electrifying and privileged atmosphere. On the decks will be Tallandskiinny, a young DJ on the rise, and DJ Taima, a rising figure recognized for his mixes combining global rhythms, hip-hop, R&#038;B and Caribbean sounds. Finally, the 2026 edition will conclude with Fafa Khan, one of the most prominent DJs currently in Canada. Three artists with distinct universes who promise to make festival-goers dance until late at night. Admission is free, but early arrival is recommended to secure a place.<\/p>\n<p>FIRST REVEAL<\/p>\n<p>THE MOSAIC SERIES<\/p>\n<p>6 SHOWS \u2013 JULY TO SEPTEMBER<\/p>\n<p>The satellite series MOSA\u00cfQUE \u00e0 Momo, presented at the Momo Cultural Station in partnership with the City of Laval, will allow the public to enjoy a series of 6 convivial open-air shows. With the addition of two evenings to the series, the public will be able to enjoy even more free shows in an atmosphere conducive to artistic discovery and socialization. Meet at the Place Bell square from 7:30 p.m. to enjoy the musical worlds of Orkestar Kriminal (July 31), <a href=\"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/nassim-gadouche-fait-vibrer-le-salon-du-livre-de-la-diaspora-a-montreal\/\">Nesraf<\/a> (August 7), Sonido Pesao (August 14), Anyma Ora\u2019 (August 28), Adib Alkhalidey (September 4) and Wesli (September 11).<\/p>\n<div id=\"linit-553089164\" class=\"linit-apres-contenu linit-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8992136571741975\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px;\" \ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8992136571741975\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6185130430\"><\/ins> \n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For its 6th edition, the MOSA\u00cfQUE Laval Festival promises a vibrant and daring program of more than 25 shows. 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