On Thursday, January 12th 2023, record label and agency UNFIT and world music showcase Mundial Montréal will present a live showcase at the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) conference. The event will feature some of Canada’s most exciting, emerging talent in the world music category: Battle of Santiago, Kobo Town, Balkan Paradise Orchestra and a special guest that which will be announced in the new year. In addition, the exhibit will also showcase hip hop artists Telmary and Nomadic Massive.
Michael Owen, CEO and founder of UNFIT, says, “I’m very excited to bring Canadian talent to New York City again. The pandemic was a tough period for everyone, artists included, so I’m elated to have the live music scene back in action. We have partnered with Mundial Montréal for this showcase and the lineup we are bringing to New York City is top tier, world music talent. I can’t wait for everyone to experience the electricity and musicianship that will be brought to Drom on January 12th!”
“Mundial Montréal’s showcases and mission to NYC reaffirms the strong relations that the US and Canada have been developing over the years in working together between key music festivals and strategic presenters to push forward circulation of artists and business development in North America.” – Mundial Montréal
APAP|NYC+ is North America’s leading gathering of the performing arts presenting, booking and touring industry and the annual members’ conference of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals.
Artist Line Up
Kobo Town
Calypso, Roots & Rock – 7-piece band
Battle of Santiago
Afro-Cuban Post-Rock – 8-piece band
Balkan Paradise Orchestra
Balkan 11-piece band
Telmary
Cuban Hip Hop – 8-piece band
Nomadic Massive
Hip-Hop 11-piece band
This is an industry showcase event but open to the public. All APAP delegates, talent buyers, and programmers are welcome. Tickets are available for the showcase here . Guest list is available for media and industry professionals.