Athésia

Athésia, born in Montreal, is a Canadian pop singer who writes and performs songs in French, English, Créole and Portuguese.[1] She has performed in Argentia, Brazil, Peru, the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Paris and New York.

After a number of years performing with house music DJs in Montreal, she released her debut album Nostalgia in 2004. The album is a mixture of fado, tango, bossa nova and tzigane ambiance with a touch of electronic music.

She was also a guest vocalist on Deadbeat's 2005 album New World Observer.

In 2010, she did a South American concert tour. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of the country's celebration of International Francophonie Day, she was the highlight of those who performed there. Buenos Aires newspaper, Página/12, reported that Athésia's presence was considered important for raising awareness of Haiti's plight after the earthquake. Athésia's parents are Haitian.[2] In Brazilia, Brazil, also part of Francophonie celebrations, she put on a fund-raising concert for Haiti relief.[3]

In Peru's Francophonie festival, the Government of Canada led in organizing the events. The embassies of Belgium, France, Greece, Morocco, Rumania and Switzerland worked together with their Canadian counterpart. Athésia and the Gentlemen gave a concert at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru's cultural centre where she performed songs in French, English, Créole and Portuguese.[4]

In 2011, Radio-Canada broadcast Stanley Pean's interview, in French, with Athésia.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Haurio, Julia (October 15, 2009). "Athesia". Spotlights. CAMUZ, originally in French. Retrieved 2012-01-24., This website includes pictures of Athésia and the Gentlemen.
  2. ↑ Yacca, Maria Daniela (March 10, 2010). "With the language as a link: Samples, lectures and recitals in the month of the French". Pagina 12 (in Spanish and originally) (Buenos Aires, Argentina). Retrieved 2012-01-23.
  3. ↑ "Check the schedule for the Week of Francophonie". Correio Braziliense (in Portuguese) (Brasilia, Brazil). March 17, 2010. Retrieved 2012-01-23.
  4. ↑ "Canada leads successful Francophonie celebration in Peru". Government of Canada Embassy to Peru. July 23, 2010. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  5. ↑ "À la découverte d?Athésia". Les Entrevues de Stanley Pean. Radio Canada. Retrieved 2012-01-23.

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