Traquen’Art presents the
Festival Suoni per il Popolo

A rich cultural event mixing improvisation, poetry, and world musical tradition

October 18, 2025

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at La Sala Rossa, Montreal hosts a rare musical event from the series Rencontres de musique actuelle presented by Traquen’Art and the Festival Suoni per il Popolo. This double program with Gordon Grdina — RU’YA – رؤيا and Ghalia Benali brings together two major creations from the international scene that blend tradition, innovation, and contemporary music.

Gordon Grdina

This evening is an invitation to explore music as a universal language, where stories, cultures, and emotions intersect, carried by artists who push the limits of what is possible. RU’YA and EPIGRAPHS offer a sensory and improvised experience unlike any other.

RU’YA – رؤيا: a musical vision without borders

Canadian guitarist and oud player Gordon Grdina presents his project RU’YA — clearvoyance in Arabic — a musical dialogue weaving strong connections between avant-garde jazz, maqâm arabe and Persian music. Invited to dialogue with the captivating voice of Ghalia Benali (Belgium/Tunisia) and five other musicians of diverse origins, RU’YA celebrates poetry as living memory and a space for intercultural dialogue.

EPIGRAPHS: music in perpetual reinvention

Opening the evening, American composer and percussionist based in Montreal John Hollenbeck presents EPIGRAPHS, a suite of compositions continually renewed with each performance, blending written music and improvisation in dynamic and poetic tension. The ensemble of musicians explores a sonic art discovered simultaneously with the audience.

Practical Information

Venue: La Sala Rossa, 4848 boul. St-Laurent, Montreal
Date and time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM

Tickets: Presale $25, at the door $32 (taxes and fees included)
Online reservation: casadelpopolo.com

Feature image: courtesy of Traquen’Art

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Traquen’Art has built an impressive track record, with over 600 concerts in music and other performing arts, and a rich, diverse programming that has brought internationally renowned artists to stages across Quebec. Through its innovative events and collaborations, Traquen’Art continues to introduce major talents to local audiences, contributing significantly to the province’s vibrant cultural scene.