With Diwane, Abdel Grooz — bassist, singer, composer, and producer — offers a musical creation deeply rooted in the traditions of the Maghreb and the Sahel, yet boldly oriented toward the present. In certain regions of Algeria, Diwane is a synonym for Gnaoua: a music of trance, memory, and spirituality, transmitted orally through generations. It is this very memory that Abdel Grooz explores and reinvents, infusing it with fresh energy and a contemporary aesthetic.
On stage, he blends the ancestral rhythms of the desert with the harmonic colors of jazz, the groove of modern music, and the power of traditional chants. And to bring this vision to life, he surrounds himself with an exceptional team: the very best of Montréal’s musicians, collaborators in crafting an organic, free, and vibrant sound. Diwane then becomes a space of celebration — somewhere between spiritual trance and popular festivity. A meeting point between African roots and modern impulses. A sonic journey inspired by the landscapes of southwestern Algeria, a land of métissage and living culture. With this project, Abdel Grooz presents a generous, soulful, and profoundly universal performance.
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This show will be presented to a seated audience.
*Audience configuration is subject to change without notice.
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*Please note that Le Ministère does not accept cash. We accept credit and debit cards only. All ticket purchases are made online, even on the day of the show at the door.
- Refunds
- No refunds
- Exchanges
- No exchanges
- Free for children
- No free access
- Access for persons with mobility impairment
- No
- Free for Accompanying Person
- No
