Strange Froots

Strange Froots

Nomadic Massive is an independent Canadian hip hop supergroup based in Montreal, active since 2004. They have achieved fame in Canada, the United States, Brazil, and France, among other international venues. The membership of the band varies with each song, but their ensemble includes rappers, singers, keyboardists, saxophonists, trumpeters, trombonists, guitarists, bass players, and drummers. Many of the musicians are multi-instrumentalists and trade spots onstage. The group's current roster includes founding members and vocalists Waahli, Butta Beats and Lou Piensa, as well as guitarist Ali Sepu. Alongside them, other musicians include bassist Mark Haynes, keyboardist JMF and drummer T-cup as well as singer-songwriter Malia Laura. With lyrics in diverse languages, including English, French, Spanish and Haitian Creole, Nomadic Massive celebrates global music interpreted through an Afro-Latin twist with hip hop as the main medium of expression. They have been a staple of the Montreal International Jazz Festival for several years.

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