Wesli @ FREMONT ABBEY

Schedule

Mon Jun 19 2023 at 08:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Location

Fremont Abbey Arts Center | Seattle, WA

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Abbey Arts presents: Wesli live at Fremont Abbey
About this Event

WESLI: wesliband.com

"Wesli’s musical journey has gone from stringing up an oil can with nylon fishing string to winning a JUNO for World Music Album of the Year.

Born Wesley Louissaint in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he has grown into his role as a prolific songwriter, guitarist, and producer. Uniting a large cross-section of Montreal talent, his music links Haitian voudou and rara with Twoubadou roots, Afrobeat and reggae – guest spots on his albums have included the likes of Tiken Jah Fakoly, AfrotroniX, Mes Aïeux, Paul Cargnello and Radio Radio.

Since being crowned the Revelation Radio-Canada for 2009–2010, Wesli has gone on to win the Babel Med Music Prize (2010), SOCAN’s Hagood Hardy (Composing) Award (2016), an award from the Académie Charles CROS (2019) for Diaspora representation, a JUNO for World Music (2019), a Félix for Album of the Year in World Music (2019), and a CFMA for World Solo Artist of the Year (2020). He has toured across North America, Haiti, Colombia, Brazil, and Europe, and participated in WOMEX, Mundial Montréal and Cape Verde’s Atlantic Music Expo.

Wesli’s unstoppable creativity led to two album releases in 2015: the star-studded Immigrand alongside the more traditional Ayiti Étoile Nouvelle. Rapadou Kréyol (2018) was followed by his 7th album, "Tradisyon'', released internationally on Oct 21, 2022, in partnership with the American label Cumbancha."

- Artist Bio


@ Fremont Abbey Arts Center7p doors, 8p show

All ages, some seating available, bar w/ID


ABBEY ARTS EVENT INFO:
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  • Fremont Abbey is ADA accessible on either level.
  • Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
  • We have a mix of normal chairs, some tall chairs, and standing room in back.
  • Seating is not reserved unless noted.
  • Please refrain from talking or texting during the show.
  • No video from the seating area please.
  • Please limit photos during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience.
  • We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted.
  • Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. All are welcome.

ABBEY ARTS, SEATTLE | NONPROFIT 501C3, NON-RELIGIOUS, EST. 2005

Presenting welcoming music, arts & cultural experiences for people of all ages & incomes.

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Home Venue: Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103 / 206-414-8325


Note: All ticket sales are final unless noted. Lineup and performers are subject to change, no refunds for change of support acts.

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Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle, United States

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