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EL RASS (LIVE) IN TORONTO FOR THE FIRST TIME
Experience a groundbreaking moment in Toronto's music scene as we proudly present the Arab Rap sensation, EL RASS. Get ready to be mesmerized by his lyrical genius and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Arabic rap like never before.
Mazen El Sayed (aka El Rass), is a rapper and music producer from Tripoli, Lebanon. His discography includes 8 albums, the most recent is titled “Ard El Khof” , as well as more than 200 singles in collaboration with other music-makers and rappers from the region.
El Rass’s work has earned recognition and visibility in the Arab world, specifically for his dense lyrical content, versatility of styles and subject matter, and his personal sonic approach. El Sayed worked as a journalist before devoting his time to music, and has been described as a subversive voice inspired from traditional and contemporary expression, from the spiritual and the worldly.
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OPENING ACT & DJ SUPPORT
HIBA SALAMEH
Hiba Salameh is a music producer, filmmaker and DJ from Haifa.
Never accepting borders, she continuously challenges music genres to create unique sensual experiences while bonding music traditions rooted in the past with their contemporary reflections.
In her eclectic DJ Sets, Hiba loves to navigate through the wide universe of electronic music blending the huge heritage of Arabic music with its counterparts from the planet’s southern hemisphere.
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SHOW HOURS
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Opening act: 8:00 PM
El Rass show time: 9:00 PM
This concert is co-presented by MARSM Canada and Critical Distance Centre for Curators as part of the exhibition Garden of Broken Shadows, curated by Fatma Hendawy Yehia.
As part of his first tour in Canada, El Rass, known for his critical lyrics and performances, will engage with the exhibition’s topics around identity, immigration and adaptation through a vernacular yet deeply philosophical language.
Click here to RSVP to El Rass’s talk on June 23.
This program is made possible through the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts.