19th edition of the Syli d’Or of World Music
February 10 – April 23, 2026 · Montreal
Les Productions Nuits d’Afrique are proud to present the 19th edition of the Syli d’Or of World Music. After eighteen showcase concert evenings and three semi-final nights, the three finalists are selected and ready to perform on the stage of the National.
Several groups will share the honors and numerous prizes from our partners, with a total value of $75,000.
The three finalists
Zalam Kao
World, Jazz, Funk, Soul · Haiti, Argentina, Tunisia, Brazil
Bastin Band
Raï fusion · Algeria
Tamboréal Samba Bloco
Samba Bloco · Brazil
The audience becomes the jury!
Tonight, your vote counts as much as that of the professionals. Attend the three performances, evaluate the three groups, and together with the jury, choose the winners of the Syli d’Or, Silver, and Bronze of this 19th edition.
The Gala Evening
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Performances Three finalist groups on stage Running order: Zalam Kao · Bastin Band · Tamboréal Samba Bloco Each group delivers its best performance in front of you. |
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Voting Audience + professional jury Your votes are combined with those of a jury of three professionals from the cultural and world music sectors to determine the winners. |
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Award ceremony Syli d’Or · Silver · Bronze The winners will receive the trophy as well as selected prizes from our partners. |