MAURIX BARU

Maurix Baru (Jean Paul Maurice Mbarushimana), a singer, pianist, composer and producer, is a renowned artist in the genres of Afro-opera, Afrobeat and Afro-soul. He is particularly famous in Rwanda for his hits ‘Mama Ndakuririmbira’ and ‘Abasangirangendo’ – a collaboration with the legendary Cécile Kayirebwa – and for having pioneered the Afro-opera style.

He has also composed and produced for UNICEF Rwanda and worked with artists such as Tom Close, The Ben, Riderman, Urban Boys and The Brothers. As an advocate for peace, he has composed for the organisation La Benevolencija – Rwanda. He is now pursuing his career in Montreal, where he aims to introduce Afro-opera to an international audience.

CABARET ACOUSTIQUE NUITS D’AFRIQUE – at the Club Balattou

The legendary Club Balattou, and all its team, is happy to welcome you, with the “Cabaret acoustique Nuits d’Afrique”.
It is a whole program that awaits you, especially concocted for the public! You will be able to enjoy live performances every week, from Thursday to Sunday, at 9pm. A musical rendez-vous, which makes you travel through Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, not to be missed !