Oktoecho presents new concert SAIMANIQ SIVUMUT in Montreal

Oktoecho presents his brand new concert, Saimaniq Sivumut, which highlights the richness of Inuit culture through a bold fusion of traditions and contemporary creations. This show will be presented at the Festival International Présence Autochtone in Montreal on August 7 and at the Festival des traditions du monde in Sherbrooke on August 18.

Since 2010, Oktoecho has been sharing the beauty and depth of this rich ancestral culture through original compositions. Saimaniq Sivumut, meaning “Peace Towards the Future,” celebrates the convergence of katajjaq, Inuit drumming, and Ayaya chant with Arabic polyrhythms, Japanese and Irish flutes, and electronic music, creating a groundbreaking musical alchemy.

Under the artistic direction of composer Katia Makdissi-Warren, this concert offers a fascinating journey with Inuit throat singers and artistic co-directors Lydia Etok and Nina Segalowitz, together with singer Hélène Martel, percussionist Bertil Schulrabe, flutist Michel Dubeau, electronic musician Eryk Warren and cellist Carla Antoun.

Project KIN with young people

Oktoecho invites young people from Le Squatt d’Ahuntsic Youth Center to participate in Project KIN this summer. During workshops, they will learn percussion, explore Inuit culture and experience natural sounds. The project is an extension of Saimaniq Sivumut, proudly supported by Caisse Desjardins du Centre-nord de Montréal and presented by the municipality of Ahuntsic-Cartierville.

Although the workshops are reserved for youth, the public is welcome to attend the KIN concerts on August 6 at 7:00 PM in Parc Saint-Simon (200 Legendre Street West, Montreal) and on August 8 at 7:00 PM in Parc de Mésy (12120 Grenet Street, Montreal).

Oktoecho will also travel to Mauricie with the Saimaniq Sivumut concert on August 9, 2024 at 1:30 pm in Louiseville (Parvis de l’église in front of Café Flora at 23 Rue Rémi Paul, Louiseville, QC J5V 1Z9). Then, with the Kin Saimaniq Sivumut project, they will be with the children of the day camps in Saint-Paulin and Charette on August 16 at 3:30 pm in the park at the Centre multiservice Réal-U.-Guimond at 3051 Rue Bergeron, Saint-Paulin, and at 5:30 pm in the park in front of the post office at 304 Rue de l’Église, Charette.

Racine show

Oktoecho will also be at the Montreal Trad Festival to present the Racine show on September 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Parc Ahuntsic (10555 Lajeunesse Street, Montreal). This show celebrates Inuit and traditional Québécois music, offering a poetic dialogue between Inuit throat singing and traditional Québécois fiddle playing. The powerful energy of Inuit drums and world percussion adds to the festive flavor of Québécois step dancing, creating a unique and captivating musical experience.

Led by Katia Makdissi-Warren, Lydia Etok and Nina Segalowitz, exceptional artists such as Bertil Schulrabe, Jonathan Moorman and Rosalie Chartrand join forces to create a unique synergy.

For more information about Oktoecho and to view their full concert schedule, visit www.oktoecho.com.

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