Description
A night of eclectic music with Grammy and Juno nominated artists featuring Latin, Hip Hop, AfroCuban, African and Calypso sounds. Hosted by UNFIT Music, DROM, and Mundial Montreal
** This is an industry showcase event. All APAP delegates, talent buyers, and programmers welcome. Please email music@unfit.ca to be added to the guest list.**
Set Times:
7:30PM – Zaki Ibrahim
8:15PM – Kobo Town
9PM – Balkan Paradise Orchestra
9:45PM – Battle of Santiago
10:30PM – Telmary
11:15PM – Nomadic Massive
12AM – *Special Guest*
Zaki Ibrahim – Afro-Soul
“The music itself is futuristic soul at its best, blending retro R&B vibes with electronic production that will take you out of this world.” – Afropunk
Kobo Town – Calypso, Roots & Rock
“… an intoxicating blend of lilting calypsonian with, dancehall reggae, and trombone-heavy brass.” – THE GUARDIAN
http://www.unfit.ca/kobotown.html
Balkan Paradise Orchestra
“The energy that intoxicates the eleven members of Balkan Paradise Orchestra when they get hold of the instruments is a phenomenon out of the ordinary.” – Efe Eme, Spain
https://unfit.ca/balkanparadiseorchestra.htmlBattle of Santiago | Afro-Cuban Post-Rock
“This Toronto collective conjure up a distinctive hybrid of Afrobeat, salsa and funk.” – THE GUARDIAN, UK
https://unfit.ca/battleofsantiago.htmlTelmary & Habanasana | Cuban Hip Hop
“…a full Latin band, playing the sinuous rhythms of son and speedy, percussive rumba, surrounding her with melodic refrains.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES
http://www.unfit.ca/telmary.htmlNomadic Massive | Hip-Hop
“It’s hard to find a more modern group than Nomadic Massive: multilingual, mixed-race, multi coloured, militant.” – La Presse
https://unfit.ca/nomadicmassive.html
“The energy that intoxicates the eleven members of Balkan Paradise Orchestra when they get hold of the instruments is a phenomenon out of the ordinary.” – Efe Eme, Spain
https://unfit.ca/balkanparadiseorchestra.htmlBattle of Santiago | Afro-Cuban Post-Rock
“This Toronto collective conjure up a distinctive hybrid of Afrobeat, salsa and funk.” – THE GUARDIAN, UK
https://unfit.ca/battleofsantiago.htmlTelmary & Habanasana | Cuban Hip Hop
“…a full Latin band, playing the sinuous rhythms of son and speedy, percussive rumba, surrounding her with melodic refrains.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES
http://www.unfit.ca/telmary.htmlNomadic Massive | Hip-Hop
“It’s hard to find a more modern group than Nomadic Massive: multilingual, mixed-race, multi coloured, militant.” – La Presse
https://unfit.ca/nomadicmassive.html