A unique fusion of African Gnawa tradition with jazz, blues and funk – BOULILA LiveEvents March 31, 2025 187 Boulila Boulila is a unique musical fusion band, blending the African Gnawa tradition with elements of jazz, blues, funk, afrobeat, and more. The band’s story began in 2016, when it was founded by Yassine Boudouch in his traditional formation. During this period, the group performed in various bars in Montreal, showcasing the richness of Gnawa music. In 2019, the group took a bold turn by adopting a fusion line-up, fusing the members’ diverse musical influences. Boulila has also collaborated with other talented artists, including WuSen Fam, Maroccouleurs, and Kais, enriching its musical palette. The major breakthrough came when Boulila took part in the Sily D’or springboard as a fusion group, where the group won first prize, gold. This success attracted media attention, including the prestigious newspaper Le Devoir, which warmly praised the project and its musical innovation. Boulila’s road to fame didn’t stop there. The group has been invited to take part in a number of prestigious festivals in 2021, including “Nuits d’Afrique” and the “Festival du Bout du Monde”, as well as “Vue sur la Relève”. These invitations illustrate the band’s impact on the Quebec and international music scenes. The group plans to release a promising EP, confirming its growing influence and commitment to both the global and Quebec music scenes. Boulila is an innovative and captivating musical fusion that deserves all the attention it gets, and promises to bring us many more exciting musical discoveries in the future. Their concert will take you on a journey through African sounds in a mystical atmosphere. Discover the magical sound of the guembri and the trance rhythms of the crotales! To purchase your tickets, visit: www.balattou.com CABARET ACOUSTIQUE NUITS D’AFRIQUE – at the Club Balattou The legendary Club Balattou is happy to welcome you with the “Cabaret acoustique Nuits d’Afrique”. You will be able to enjoy live performances every week, from Thursday to Sunday, at 9pm. A musical rendez-vous, which lets you travel through Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, not to be missed ! Club Balattou 4372 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, H2W 1Z5
