Songs from the Shed: Samantha Christ François

Description

A collaboration between the Sparks Street BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks St all summer long! The lunchtime concert series, Songs from the Shed, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come enjoy lunch outdoors with a variety of captivating singer-songwriters in solo or duo formations. The project will be run by Ottawa’s own Jessy Lindsay, bilingual singer-songwriter and program coordinator.

Program Details

Date: Tuesday July 2nd 2024
Venue: The Shed on Sparks Street, Ottawa (between Bank St & O’Connor St near 190 Sparks St)
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Price: FREE (no ticket required)

Programming

Samantha Christ François

Samantha Christ François, a Haitian vocalist, embarked on her musical journey at a tender age of 7? within the embrace of her church. Her early exposure to singing ignited a passion that transcended language barriers, as she effortlessly navigates between French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Créole, and Swahili in her performances. With a repertoire spanning across genres, Samantha's voice resonates with the soulful resonance of gospel, the rhythmic allure of R&B, the vibrant energy of Latin beats, and the timeless elegance of jazz. Her versatility knows no bounds, allowing her to seamlessly traverse diverse musical landscapes.