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July 7, 2023 - August 25, 2023

Un été autour du monde

For a summer bursting with international flavor, CENTROPOLIS is the place to be!

Description

From July 7 to August 25, Centropolis's Place Centrale takes on a festival atmosphere and welcomes you to a summer of vacations around the world.

Enjoy the pedestrian promenade, world music, dance shows, game nights hosted by RANDOLPHstreet art and local and international cuisine on the terrace!

Don't forget to book your restaurant of choice!

 

Programming

July 7 at 8 p.m.: Bumaranga - Colombian music

A show with a festive Colombian sound! The Bumaranga group invites you to discover and appreciate the music of Colombia, in a fusion of sounds honoring the roots and essence of Afro-Colombian music. Let yourself be carried away by the penetrating rhythms of traditional drums and join in the dance.

July 14 at 8 p.m.: Christine Tassan and Les Imposteures - French music

Celebrate July 14th with music! Celebrate France's national holiday with some of the world's leading gypsy jazz musicians! Christine Tassan and Les Imposteures have brought together the most beautiful pieces by Félix Leclerc and Django Reinhardt, paying tribute to these great artists who, each on their own continent, have left their mark on time and culture.

July 21 at 8 p.m.: Smokin' DeVille - American rockabilly

Take a trip back to the 1950s! Smokin' DeVille brings together five vintage music lovers to revive the music of the fifties. In a fringe rockabilly style, influenced by the surf, swing and rock'n'roll music of the era, the group delivers roaring performances, full of originality and spirit.

July 28 at 8 p.m.: Veils of Bollywood - Indian dance

A dance performance influenced by the magic of Bollywood! Dance collective Veils of Bollywood is inspired by Bollywood and Indian folk dance techniques. Through community outreach and engagement, the multicultural troupe aims to educate, inspire and celebrate cultural diversity through performance and art.

August 4 at 8 p.m.: Burning BRASs Band - New Orleans-style brass band

A modern brass band from Quebec! The Quebec-based Burning BRASs Band offers a pop, jazz and funk repertoire, with instrumentation reminiscent of traditional New Orleans brass bands. The musicians revisit various classics of popular music in festive, exhilarating funk arrangements.

August 11 at 8 p.m.: Ayrad - Traditional Moroccan music

An invitation to an eclectic universe where traditional Moroccan music is liberated and takes on a modern air. Ayrad integrates electro, gypsy funk, desert rock, raï, reggada, chaâbi and Latin grooves in a unique blend that attracts adventurous audiences and enthrals world music fans. Their synergistic power leaves no one indifferent.

August 18 at 8 p.m.: Saya Percussion - Rhythms of Africa

Warm your hands and your spirit in a participatory percussion adventure to the rhythms of Africa! Saya Percussion presents a purely African participatory show featuring djembe, dance, song and storytelling. Professional percussionists from Guinea, Burkina Faso and Senegal will take you straight to Africa! The audience is invited to play, sing and dance along with the passionate percussionist-hosts.

August 25 at 8 p.m.: Tribu Salsa Band - Latin dance

Let the salsa take hold of you, whatever your experience on the dance floor! The Tribu Salsa Band was born in 2021, under the sun of Parc Jarry, when passionate musicians from diverse backgrounds came together to share their love of salsa dura. With decades of experience and energy to spare, the band's 12 members promise to put on a rousing show!