Jahsun
Jahsun, is a Montreal, Canada based drummer.
His music brings voice to ancestral memories, exploring free black expression while seeking new sounds, harmony, dissonance & authentic cultural exchanges.
Jahsun is an artist/drummer who has been playing live concerts for over thirty years. He has toured internationally across Canada, India, China, Algeria, France, Germany, the Caribbean & parts of the U.S.
Since 2003, he has been founder and artistic director of the Kalmunity Vibe Collective, a premiere platform for black artistic expression, artist development & networking based on improvised music. Comprising a group of over 100 artists, Kalmunity has produced 2 weekly event series: Kalmunity’s live organic Tuesday nights, collaborating with international/local musicians and poets creating a positive space for Black expression, original music and storytelling. In 2005, the Kalmunity Jazz Project, a more intimate jazz-fusioned instrumental based,spontaneous composition series, collaborating with the city’s finest musicians. In addition, Jahsun is co-founder of the Kalmunity Music Week since 2018, Canada’s first Black arts week.
Jahsun has been at the forefront of Montreal’s live music scene for over 20 years, has woven his sound into Montreal’s sonic fabric, always committed to providing a space/stage for new sounds, innovative projects, storytelling & creative black music.
Jahsun, is a Montreal, Canada based drummer.
His music brings voice to ancestral memories, exploring free black expression while seeking new sounds, harmony, dissonance & authentic cultural exchanges.
Jahsun is an artist/drummer who has been playing live concerts for over thirty years. He has toured internationally across Canada, India, China, Algeria, France, Germany, the Caribbean & parts of the U.S.
Since 2003, he has been founder and artistic director of the Kalmunity Vibe Collective, a premiere platform for black artistic expression, artist development & networking based on improvised music. Comprising a group of over 100 artists, Kalmunity has produced 2 weekly event series: Kalmunity’s live organic Tuesday nights, collaborating with international/local musicians and poets creating a positive space for Black expression, original music and storytelling. In 2005, the Kalmunity Jazz Project, a more intimate jazz-fusioned instrumental based,spontaneous composition series, collaborating with the city’s finest musicians. In addition, Jahsun is co-founder of the Kalmunity Music Week since 2018, Canada’s first Black arts week.
Jahsun has been at the forefront of Montreal’s live music scene for over 20 years, has woven his sound into Montreal’s sonic fabric, always committed to providing a space/stage for new sounds, innovative projects, storytelling & creative black music.
