But Montreal's summer scene, packed with amiable crowds and summer music festivals, many featuring international music, left him "blown away." "Had I arrived in the middle of February, –20, I think I might have considered going back to Germany. Corneille credits international festivals, such as Nuits d'Afrique, for introducing North American audiences to African beats at a time when streaming music wasn't possible. Festival Nuits d'Afrique is one of many live music festivals that give Montreal life in the summer. (Quartier des spectacles)Bridging gaps with musicFor Corneille, Montreal's music festivals are more than about musicians on stages.

Source: CBC News May 07, 2021 23:26 UTC