Ottawa’s only Hip Hop Jam session is coming to Red Bird, and will be a strong addition to our monthly music series.
Every month: Will be featuring a different Emcee that will host the show with our house Emcee Nick Pouponneau (of Zoo Legacy). Backed with a full live band Andrew and The Capital Syndicate, these showcases are bound to instil a deep love and connection to the incredible Hip Hop scene that we carry in the Capital city!
Live Band: Nick Pouponneau (Emcee) Andrew Knox (Trumpet/ Keys) Matt Evans (Saxophone/ Keys) James Arif (Sousaphone) Ramel Bautista (Guitar) Harrison Singer (Bass) Sacha Nagy (Drums)
June Feature:
MounFou is a Haitian-Canadian recording artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur whose career spans more than 30 years in the Canadian hip-hop scene. Raised between Montreal and Haiti and now based in Ontario, he has built a reputation for delivering powerful, multilingual performances in English, French, and Haitian Creole. His music blends hard-hitting hip-hop with conscious storytelling, drawing from personal experiences, social issues, and Caribbean influences.
From underground classics like Le Commencement and the Le Rêve d’Être Célèbre series to more recent projects including Therapy Sessions and Negrotivité 2: Profilage Racial, MounFou continues to evolve while staying true to his roots. Known for his authenticity, energy, and lyrical depth, he remains a respected voice in Haitian-Canadian hip-hop, connecting with audiences across generations and cultures.
Important Notes:
Every Instrument will be provided by the house. Access to stage is a first-come, first-serve process. The amount of instruments and microphones present on the stage will determine how many can stay on the stage at one time. We will have the “RED BIRD PICK” of the night. This pick will be chosen by staff at Red Bird and will encourage one participant of the night to close the show with another performance. There will be opportunities to network and possibly be featured in future events as a featured emcee or instrumentalist.
