Thaynara Peri & Red Hot Chili Schleppers

Thaynara Peri | Afro-Brazilian (Brazil)

Thaynara Peri is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and percussionist based in Montreal. Her artistic journey unfolds at the crossroads of Afro-Brazilian roots and diverse influences such as jazz, rock, and bossa nova. Alongside her solo work, Thaynara is a member of the group Tamboreal Samba Bloco, where she performs as both singer and percussionist. With the group, she took part in the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique, a defining experience that deepened her connection to groove, collective energy, and improvisation. Her personal projects reflect this wealth of influences, blending ijexá, samba de coco, and traditional percussion with contemporary harmonies and a vocal style that is both powerful and sensitive. On stage, Thaynara offers immersive performances rooted in rhythm, movement, and presence.

Red Hot Chili Schleppers | Klezmer (Eastern Europe)

The Red Hot Chili Schleppers, this ain’t your Bubbe’s klezmer! This Montreal-based band brings new life to traditional Jewish tunes with infectious energy and humor, in a style they like to call “klezmer for the club.” A vibrant mix of old-world soul and modern groove. Their music will make you laugh, cry, and dance all night long. For the past three years, the Red Hot Chili Schleppers have been lighting up stages across Montreal, Quebec, and Canada, sharing their unmistakable energy and love of music wherever they go.