Don’t expect to hear the sound of the Andean pan flute with this Montreal-based Peruvian artist! MARISOL has a completely different vibe—very urban with rhythm & blues. And we love his originality, like a fresh burst of rhythmic energy on the Montreal music scene, matched only by his magnetically intriguing voice that moves seamlessly between English, French and Spanish. Behind a brooding air, MARISOL hides a wealth of musical experience and a wide range of influences. He first began performing under the name “Guapo” in the rap group CLOUD N9NE. Within a few years, he felt the urge to pursue a solo career, which he undertook with gusto. With a penchant for reggaeton and Afrobeat, he created his own path, drawing inspiration from his favourite local and international artists to develop his own unique style. Blending hip-hop, hints of classic jazz and an abundance of Latin percussion rhythms, the singer steps into the spotlight with a danceable electro style, spreading his mystique and his whispers. Want to solve this enigma and be drawn into his energetic, dizzying art? A special door will lead
you to his universe and his ancestors this summer, that of Festival Nuits d’Afrique.
