Oxmo Puccino and Demi Portion, two central names in French-language hip-hop, share the stage at L'Olympia in Montreal on November 9, starting at 20:00. The evening is presented as a one-off concert, bringing together two artists whose careers have each run for many years.
The artists
- Oxmo Puccino has been a major figure in hip-hop for more than 25 years and rose to fame with the album Opéra Puccino. Nicknamed the "Black Jacques Brel", he has won two Victoires de la Musique, for L'Arme de Paix and Roi sans carrosse.
- Demi Portion has built a career of more than fifteen years, with albums including Artisan du Bic, Dragon Rash and 2 Chez Moi. He also created the Demi Festival, an event devoted to the independent rap scene.
What to expect
The show is described as a mix of timeless classics and emblematic songs from both artists, with a focus on the classic tracks and signature songs that their audiences know well. Because it is a single performance, it offers the chance to hear these two voices together in one room.
The venue
The concert takes place at L'Olympia, a venue in Montreal. For tickets and full details, visit the event page on the venue's website.