Rickson Makwe & MARZOS
Rickson Makwe & MARZOS
Welcome to the 18th edition of Syli d’Or de la musique du monde!
From February 11 to April 24, 2025, every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:30pm at the Club Balattou, you can participate to the selection of the 9 bands ‘’Coup de coeur’’ who will be send in semi-finales !
Discover for this beautiful night :
▷ Rickson Makwe | Rumba, pop, reggae (Congo)
RicksonMakwe (MakweBazilepo), born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a blind singer-songwriter and keyboardist fluent in French, Swahili, Lingala, and English. At the age of 10, he was blinded by injuries sustained during the war, but his passion and determination for life have always driven him to share his zeal through music. Rickson later moved to South Africa, where his love for music flourished. He began his career touring with a band, performing at festivals, and recording music. Despite finding success in South Africa, he felt the urge to follow his heart and move to Canada. In Winnipeg, where he now resides, Rickson has found the space to truly express his creativity. His music blends Reggae, inspired by artists like Lucky Dube, and Rhumba, with the aim of offering fresh and unique sounds. Rickson wants to show that blind musicians can excel just like anyone else, both in music and performance, believing that the visual aspect of a show is as important as the sound.
He is currently working on new songs and a performance video from a recent concert in Manitoba. Though the musicians had never played together before, it was a memorable show with great energy despite tight timing.
▷ MARZOS | Salsa (Latin America)
MARZOS is all about the passion for salsa and Latin music! Since 2019, our ensemble has been creating and performing dynamic rhythms and captivating melodies that will make you dance and groove. Born from the meeting of passionate musicians, MARZOS blends the classic salsa hits with traditional Latin American rhythms, adding a modern and energetic twist to every performance. Made up of experienced musicians, we regularly perform at concerts and festivals, while also organizing events and workshops to share our love for salsa. Committed to promoting Latin music and supporting emerging artists, we invite you to experience a unique and vibrant musical journey with us.
Doors open at 8:00pm! Free entrance. Attend three concerts and become a jury for the artists of tomorrow!
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THE PUBLIC BECOMES JURY !
Be part of the adventure: attend as many concerts as you want for free and rate your favourite artists each night. You will be invited to fill out an evaluation form, it is important to EVALUATE THE TWO PERFORMANCES of the evening and attend the two performances.