In the vibrant heart of Montréal, the soul of Algeria drifts in like a warm desert breeze. For one luminous evening, Chaâbi music—rooted in both Algiers and Kabylia—merges into a poetic soundscape that transports audiences to a bygone era, alive and resonant as ever.
Presented by the Chaâbi Orchestra of the Ladjrafi School of Algerian Music and Arts (ÉLMA), this centuries-old tradition is reborn in Montréal, imbued with striking authenticity.
Chaâbi speaks to the soul, awakening hidden emotions through its raw depictions of daily life, from radiant joy to unspoken sorrow. Timeless melodies entwine with iconic favourites, creating a sonic mosaic where nostalgia dances with passion and poetry pulsates with contemporary rhythms.
Chaâbi de Montréal is a celebration of memory and shared heritage, where every note carries within it the warmth and radiance of Algeria.