Virtual Performances

Welcoming back our 2021 Virtual Performers!

2Moods

2Moods (featuring Renelle) - ENVOL

On stage he is nicknamed 2Moods; this young man from Kinshasa, currently living in Canada, in the city of Edmonton AB, started making music under the style of Hip Hop rap in the summer of 2015. He has participated in Polyfonik 2016 winning the prize for the award-winning song. He has presented his show during Afro Fest 2017, Make music 2017, French twists 2016 and 2017, etc ...

Sur scène on le surnomme 2Moods ; Ce jeune homme originaire du Congo Kinshasa, présentement vivant au Canada, dans la ville d’edmonton AB, a commencé à faire de la musique sous le style du Hip Hop rap en été 2015. Il participe à Polyfonik 2016 et remporte le prix de la chanson primée. Il a présenté son spectacle lors Afro fest 2017, Make music 2017, French twists 2016 et 2017, etc…

Jay Gilday

A vagabond turned mailman, Jay Gilday has searched for himself in the depths of Folk, blues, traditional, rock, and most recently soul music. The quest continues as Jay takes his experiences from the roads of Canada, the daily roller-coaster of work, family, and performance, and weaves them into song. Jay’s live performance is executed with a trained voice and a passion to drive it backed up by a heavy-hitting guitar, finger-style or flat-picked, your choice.

Cristian De La Luna

La Flor Live at Studio Department

Sa musique est chaleur et lumière. Ses paroles sont des invitations à la fête, des mots d’amitié. Ses rythmes sont ceux du cœur, du plaisir de la vie. Sa voix sonne l’urgence de vivre dans le moment présent.

Cristian, ancien leader du groupe La Luna de Santiago, n’aime pas les étiquettes. Troubadour nomade et polyglotte, il chante dans les langues qui lui permettent de rencontrer le monde. De la Colombie à Edmonton en passant par le Lac Saint-Jean ou Winnipeg, Cristian de la Luna est partout chez lui. Pas besoin de frapper pour entrer. Sa porte est toujours ouverte. L’admission est générale.

The musical universe of Cristian de la Lune is like a big house with red walls. His home. He says: mi casa es tu casa. Home is where we are together.

His music is heat and light. His words are invitations to the party, friendship words. His rhythms are those of the heart, the pleasure of life. His voice sounds the urgency to live in the present moment.

Cristian: nomadic troubadour and polyglot, he sings in languages that allow it to meet the world. Colombia to Edmonton via the Lac Saint-Jean or Winnipeg, Cristian de la Luna is at home everywhere. No need to hit to enter. His door is always open. Admission is general.

Renelle Ray (cover)

Silent Night (cover)

Une artiste à l’univers tout en douceur, cette Franco-Albertaine auteure-compositrice-interprète trouve dans l’interprétation de chanson, un exutoire, une nécessité de rendre palpables ses expériences. Avec sa voix envoûtante, et ses mélodies teintées de folk-pop que l’on retient instantanément, Renelle nous transporte dans son univers en nous offrant une expérience honnête remplie d’émotion.

An artist conveying soft and heartfelt music, this Franco-Albertan singer-songwriter finds an outlet in performing and a necessity to share her experiences. With her folk pop style and melodies that we remember instantly, Renelle transports us into her universe by offering an honest experience filled with emotion.

Cindy Paul

The Trickster

Cindy Paul is an established songwriter, producer and visual artist. A nominee of New York’s Native American Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, Canadian Folk Music Awards and Milwaukee's Indian Summer Music Awards.

Robert Walsh

L’espoir Outdoors

Bio Coming!

Caley Watts

Cold Water

Caley Watts is a musician, visual artist and aspiring audio engineer who was born and raised in the Bella Coola Valley. As a musician, she has toured and performed at festivals and venues across Canada. She is a recent graduate of Emily Carr University of Art and Design where she earned a Bachelors of Fine Art. Her practice includes design, songwriting, writing for film and media production.

Olivia LeClair

Olivia Leclair is a professional french-canadian jig dancer and folkloric dancer. She is a proud member of the francophone community, having danced for Zéphyr and Al-Jabal Dance group, as well as performed all the way in France and in Lebanon. She is currently finishing an After-Diploma in Education at Campus St-Jean and teaches dance classes at La Girandole, as well as dance workshops in Edmonton schools.

Lakota Tootoosis

Lakota Tootoosis is a Plains Cree from the Poundmaker Cree Nation. He has been practicing hoop dance for ten years and has performed on the international stage, sharing hoop dance with people in Taiwan, Alaska, and throughout North America. The hoop dance is a formation storytelling dance. With the use of your imagination, you will be able to see a variety of images throughout Lakotoa’s demonstration, such as the butterfly, eagle, and even the world

Shumka's Mazeppa Hopak

Amanda Lamothe

Flute Songs

Amanda Lamothe is a native flutist / native dance instructor and cultural workshop instructor.

Dwight Paul

Hand Drum Song

Dwight Paul from Paul First Nation is a hunter, trapper who keeps traditional skills of living on the land alive.

Jaime Renelle

Renelle chante… depuis toujours. Issue d’une famille musicale, Renelle fait résonner sa voix unique dès l’enfance en chantant dans de nombreuses chorales et en perfectionnant son art vocal par le chant classique. Adolescente, elle s’intéresse à tous les styles de musique, du rock à la pop en passant par le hip hop. Elle se professionnalise ensuite en tant qu’interprète grâce à des tremplins importants comme le Gala albertain de la chanson, le Chant’Ouest et Polyfonik. Forte de ces expériences, elle se lance dans une carrière en solo. Plus récemment, elle présente ses propres chansons en tant qu’autrice-compositrice-interprète dans de véritables performances vocales et théâtrales qui racontent avec authenticité sa vie de femme. Un nouveau public se reconnaît dans son univers musical. Renelle adore aussi collaborer et se plait à joindre sa voix et sa créativité à celles d’autres musiciens, tels que 2Moods, Robert Walsh et Marie-Josée Ouimet.

Renelle comes from a family who loves to sing! She has been sharing and perfecting her unique voice through choirs and community events for years. We’ve heard her voice resonate first through classical music but over the years she’s shared her love of various types of music; from rock, to pop and hip hop. She first came onto the live music scene in her 20’s, winning singing competitions and participating in many live music events as a solo artist. More recently, she has been writing her own compositions as a singer-songwriter, sharing with emotion and authenticity her life as a women, mother and artist. Renelle loves to collaborate and has combined her voice and creativity with fellow artists such as 2Moods, Robert Walsh and Marie-Josée Ouimet.

Zirka

With deep Canadian-Ukrainian roots and a passion for traditional Ukrainian music, ZIRKA continually strives to create a distinctively lively “zabava” sound that pleases listeners of all ages. Members of ZIRKA: John Hucal- trumpet, trembita, vocals/Bill Hawryschuk - drums/ Karen Aniol- violin, vocals/Morris Hucal -accordion, vocals/ Katherine Hucal- saxophones/ Yurko Mychaluk- guitar, vocals.

Roger Dallaire

Lucky Trapper

The lucky trapper was one of the best fiddler players out there. He sure knew how to play that fiddle. At every dance, party, and wedding, that lucky trapper would be there playing that fiddle of his. The only problem is, trappers cannot spend the winter months in town. Join Roger Dallaire as he tells the fablous tale of the lucky trapper.