Kaléidoscope musical
The 7th edition of Musical Kaleidoscope at MIFO will be orchestrated this year by Ponteix!
For this special occasion, the artists will merge their creative worlds, becoming both performers of their own songs and musicians to others. An intimate evening that remains true to its aim of helping audiences discover or rediscover artists with diametrically opposed styles.
Discover the following artists:
Ponteix (directeur artistique et artiste)
Immerse yourself in the world of Ponteix, a psychedelic-pop project featuring the haunting sounds of Fransaskois Mario Lepage, who presents his new opus, Le Canadien errant, live on stage. A seductive sonic mosaic that is making its mark, here and in Europe, with a contagious energy whose every note is imbued with his identity as a Francophone in a minority setting. A breath of fresh air from the Canadian prairies!
Jessy Lindsay (she) is a Franco-Ontarian singer-songwriter who explores her experiences as a young queer woman with her honest lyrics and catchy melodies. She has already established herself as a key artist in the French-speaking world, with two nominations (Révélation and EP) for the 13th Prix Trille Or and performances at the Festival Franco-Ontarien, the National Arts Centre and the Capital Pride festival in 2024. Her multiple singles and EPs mark the beginning of a liberating era for the artist, filled with self-discovery, confidence and joy. Jessy Lindsay’s groovy music and refreshing stage presence will surely inspire all audiences to dance freely to the beat of their own hearts.
Étienne Fletcher’s universe is resolutely touching. With a gentle scratch in his voice, the singer-songwriter finds the right words to translate life, death and everything in between into song. Étienne Fletcher puts on an intimate show, ranging from rock to blues, folk to pop, with Francophone pride from Western Canada at its heart.
Waahli is a Montréal artist of Haitian descent who draws his inspiration from a childhood immersed in traditional melodies. It is through the culture of hip-hop that he has found his voice and developed a unique and captivating style. In 2004, he co-founded Nomadic Massive, an iconic group on the Montréal hip-hop scene. His career has been marked by numerous awards. In May 2023, he was named Révélation Radio-Canada 2023-2024. With his ancestral rhythms, captivating performances and incisive lyrics, Waahli presents an alternative hip-hop that takes us to the four corners of the Earth. On stage, he captivates with his generous interaction with the audience, celebrating cultural diversity with infectious energy. In 2025, Waahli is once again pushing artistic boundaries with SE7EN BUBBLES, an audacious opus that explores new aesthetic and sonic horizons.
