City Sounds Live: Blackiivi, James, 13assa, N'nerjie, Celestial, TTRILLS

Description

City Sounds Live is a travelling music festival, presented in partnership with BIAs and co-curators, in various neighbourhoods around the city of Ottawa. Created in 2021 thanks to funding from the City of Ottawa’s Economic Development Department, City Sounds Live promotes diverse local emerging artists and encourages economic growth. The concerts aim to provide residents and visitors of Ottawa with free, family-friendly, and inclusive outdoor live music experiences that foster community involvement, social cohesion, and increased spending in the surrounding areas. 

Program Details

Date: Saturday June 1st 2024  
Venue: Club SAW courtyard, 67 Nicholas Street 
Time: 12pm-4pm 
Price: FREE (no ticket required)

Co-curated by Produced By Youth and Pass the Vibes with support from SAW Centre 

Programming

Blackiivi

I am Blackiivi I feel that I am 2 sides of a coin. 
I feel that I am either poison to everything I touchm or everything turns to gold, with that being presented openly in my music. 

13assa & t.A.T.i. 

13assa is an independant music producer seeking to make sense of the world around him through music, with the intention of revisiting moments in time and deconstructing his own lived experience. His creations across mediums are means of feeding his inner child.

t.A.T.i is an independent singer that enjoys testing out her vocal range with different genres when she performs. She uses her musical performances to explore her talents and express herself in a fulfilling and artistic way in front of an audience. She happily joins forces with 13assa to bring his pieces to life.

N'nerjie

N’nerjie is an R&B/Soul singer-songwriter based in Ottawa. Finding refuge in music at an early age, she used it as a safe way to express her truths and navigate the world around her. in May 2024, she won Songwriter of the Year for her original song “Tug of War” at the Capital Music Awards. Through her music, she blends modern sounds with a nostalgic touch, using simplistic storytelling and honesty to create music that feels both relevant and timeless. You can catch N’nerjie July 18th for her halftime performance at the Ottawa BlackJacks game, or on all major streaming platforms.

Celestial 

DJ Celestial is a DJ and wellness practitioner graciously growing roots on Algonquin territory (Ottawa) over the past several years, with roots in the Bahamas. Celeste is passionate about dreaming and nurturing creative spaces for care and spiritual guidance for her communities, particularly QTBIPOC youth, through music & movement practices.

They are the co-founder of the local arts collective Pass the Vibes @passthevibes - keep up with their work via Instagram! 

TTRILLS

Ttrills  is a Nigerian-Canadian DJ who has made a name for herself in the world of music. With a passion for amapiano, Afrobeats, hip hop, house, and drum and bass,

She has crafted a sound that is uniquely her own. Growing up in Nigeria, Temi was exposed to a rich tapestry of sounds and rhythms. She was captivated by the energy and joy that music could bring. It wasn't before she began to experiment with DJing. Her love for the craft only grew stronger when she moved to Canada and discovered the thriving music scene in Toronto & Montreal.

Today, Temi is bringing those scenes to the city of Ottawa, Montreal & Toronto. She is sought-after and known for her electrifying sets that get crowds moving and grooving. Her infectious energy and charisma make her a favourite among audiences of all ages and backgrounds.