Djeneba Dosso

LJI Reporter

Mark your calendars for Canevas’ multicultural alley party from 11 am to 4 pm on July 13. Hosted outside the Canevas Space, the one-day festival where “music and gastronomy meet” promises to bring electric live performances from local artists paired with authentic dishes from the four corners of the globe. 

The day will open with a set from XANNIE, a local Ivorian DJ who will be tasked with warming the crowd up for the day. She will be closely followed by rapper and DJ, SEIIIZI who will bring the Jamaican sound to the streets of Gatineau. Her set will fade into the echoes of Chady Tam-Tam’s drums whose bewitching rhythms will make you want to get on your feet. Starting at 1 pm, KIMYAMUSIK will hit the stage bringing his take on Congolese-inspired hip hop with notes of slam poetry. Gatineau’s rising star Alex Brazeau will take the microphone next, slowing things down with enlivening melodies. QuataQuata’s Lisa Yacé powerful vocals will take over from 2:40 pm to 3 pm, before letting Eliot Martin close off the day. 

On the culinary side, event goers can expect meals that transcend all borders. Mexican, Indian, Japanese, African, French, Senegalese and Quebecois food will all be available from various kiosks during the event. 

The Alley Party is free of charge and welcomes all. 

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Photo #1: On July 13, Canevas and QuataQuata will host a free multicultural alley party. The one-day festival, open to all, will feature performances from local artists and mouth-watering food from the four corners of the globe. Pictured from left to right: Feza, Jess RjOe, Chady Tam-Tam, XANNIE, SEIIIZI and BeeDee Jones. (DD) Photo: Courtesy of QuataQuata via Instagram.