Les Francos 2023: Francophone Music Bash

0:00Le Frunco's Demontréal just dropped the lineup for the 37th edition, hitting downtown's quartier Dispect the Calls from June 12th to 20th. Expect a massive francophone music bash with international stars, Quebec legends, and fresh spaces. And about two-thirds of the show's free-to public, it's all about celebrating French lyrics from everywhere. Kicking off early, French rapper Oral Sin hits the bell center on June 11th for the pre-opener. Outdoor vibes start with Caribbean zook pioneers, casives, at place to festivals. Then Quebec heavyweights like Marie Mai, Arian Roy, Cloup Hellgag, and Julian Clair Takeover. Don't sleep on the dead obis, or Arian Moffet sets either. A big nostalgia drop is the 30-year tribute to Jean Le Loup's iconic La Dome album, re-imagined live by Louis Drian Cassidy, Safia Nolan, Rousey, and more on the main stage. Quebec rap stays lit with a 10-year rap-kev anniversary, led by Coriaz and Loud, plus

1:03Paris R and others, tied to a photo exhibit tracing the scenes, roots. Emerging acts like Gabbushard, Daniel, and Louisa mix it up with Vets, creating that perfect generational flow. Programming director Moran Oxamary calls it a spot where francophone worlds collide on stage. Rogers, the presenting partner, amps it with on-site activations, AI surprises, and after-party stretching into the morning, including a free rap. Closer linking France and Quebec. This festival launches Montreal summer-right, drawing fresh crowds yearly while staying super-relevant after 37 years. With free access and non-stop energy, it's the vibe check we all need. Mark your calendars and dive in. That wraps Canada News Today, brought to you with AI.