MEZZÉ-MUSIQUE: Wassim in Concert is a live music evening in Montreal, Canada, held at Le Ministère. It is an event rather than a fixed attraction, so it suits a visitor who has a particular night in mind and wants to hear a singer in a small room.
The show
Quebec-Lebanese singer-songwriter Wassim performs an intimate pop set, accompanied by a pianist and a guitarist. The sound is oriental pop, and the songs explore identity and duality, themes that run through the mix of two cultures the artist draws on. The concert also previews material from his upcoming project, Moitié-moitié, so listeners may hear songs that have not yet been released.
Why go
- A stripped-down format: piano and guitar behind a single voice, which suits a close, attentive listen.
- A mix of musical traditions, with Lebanese and Quebec influences meeting in a pop setting.
- A first look at new songs from an artist still building his next project.
The venue and the area
Le Ministère is the venue, and the concert is the reason to book. Montreal offers plenty to fill the rest of an evening, from its restaurants and bars to its streets and neighbourhoods, so a visitor can plan a meal or a walk before or after the show.
For ticket details, dates and times, check the event page at leministere.ca/evenements/mezze-musique, where the organisers publish the current information.