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REVIEWS: The 2022 Montreal Jazz Festival, pt. 1: The comeback that this city needed

July 5, 2022 by Darcy MacDonald

“Did someone say the pandemic isn’t done yet? I couldn’t hear you over all that jazz!”

PHOTOS: The magic of the 2022 Montreal Jazz Festival, pt. 1

July 4, 2022 by Cindy Lopez

Magi Merlin, Kamasi Washington, Hubert Lenoir and Joey Bada$$ are among the acts who’ve lit up downtown stages over the past week.

Loud, Aucune Promesse: REVIEW

July 3, 2022 by Erik Leijon

“We have peace in our time: All hail Quebec’s undisputed king of rap.”

Your guide to the 2022 Montreal Jazz Festival

June 30, 2022 by Darcy MacDonald

Our Top 25 Jazz Fest shows happening in the streets and in downtown venues from June 30 through July 9.

Jazz Fest hip hop/R&B concert series the Shed isn’t a best-kept secret anymore

June 29, 2022 by Erik Leijon

“We’re a tight-knit community and we’re trying to create unique moments. Everything is improvised, so once it happens, you’ll never get to see it again.”

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70% of Quebecers believe the Legault government is doing a poor job on health care

July 5, 2022 by Matthew Renfrew

It almost seems like the provincial government’s priorities have been elsewhere.

“Making Montreal a cycling, accessible and green city benefits everyone”

July 5, 2022 by Matthew Renfrew

Mayor Valérie Plante has reacted to an editorial commending her record on the environment.

REVIEWS: The 2022 Montreal Jazz Festival, pt. 1: The comeback that this city needed

July 5, 2022 by Darcy MacDonald

“Did someone say the pandemic isn’t done yet? I couldn’t hear you over all that jazz!”

To-Do List: July 5

July 5, 2022 by Cult MTL

Leonard Cohen documentary Hallelujah premieres at Cinéma du Parc, Brad Barr plays the Jazz Fest, an immersive concert series begins at the Satosphere and more.

REVIEWS: The 2022 Montreal Jazz Festival, pt. 1: The comeback that this city needed

July 5, 2022 by Darcy MacDonald

“Did someone say the pandemic isn’t done yet? I couldn’t hear you over all that jazz!”

Kaytranada finally brings it all back home

May 23, 2022 by Darcy MacDonald

“Watching Kaytranada take it in and give it all back, with a live set of album favourites, classic remixes and even an old obscurity or two was a testament to how far he’s come as an artist and, dare I say, as a celebrity.”

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A Justin Bieber dance party is happening in Montreal on June 17

June 13, 2022 by Matthew Renfrew

“Get better Justin!”

Kaytranada finally brings it all back home

May 23, 2022 by Darcy MacDonald

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Loud, Aucune Promesse: REVIEW

July 3, 2022 by Erik Leijon

“We have peace in our time: All hail Quebec’s undisputed king of rap.”

Orville Peck, Bronco: REVIEW

June 26, 2022 by Jacob Carey

“Orville sings about falling in love with fellow cowboys, the subsequent heartbreak and his love of horse-riding, letting us into his world more than ever before — a world much different from ours, which is perhaps what makes it so darn captivating.”

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