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Corneille
Thursday, June 14, 2012 (7:00 PM - 2:00 AM) | 
Club Soda 1225 Saint-Laurent Montreal QC
Corneille
with Marco Volcy
with Marco Volcy
He last visited Montreal for the Francos in 2009, when he presided over a very popular Grande fête multiculturelle. Now, Corneille is back-in a major Montreal première, no less-to present his latest album, Les inséparables, which has already sold 50,000 copies in France.
What can we expect from this artist we adore and have missed so dearly? A memorable evening, and nothing less.
First up, make way for sidekick and collaborator Marco Volcy, who's already shared the stage with him many times.
Corneille Nyungura was born on March 24, 1977, in Fribourg, Germany, to his parents who were completing their University studies there. He lived there for 6 years, until he was brought to live in his country of origin, Rwanda. He lived in a village for a short time, before
moving to Rwanda's capitol, Kigali.
Corneille developed an interest in music early on, and it was an interest his father supported and encouraged. His influences included Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole as well as Prince and other artists.
At 16 years old Corneille made his first recording, and was selected as a finalist in a music contest sponsored by the state run television station in Kigali. Corneille's childhood could be characterized as normal for a somewhat privileged youth brought up in a family with caring, highly educated parents.
Daily life in Kigali changed dramatically in 1994, when former President Habyarimana was assassinated, and the largest, most horrific genocide in modern history claimed over 800,000 victims.
Corneille managed to escape first to Kinshasa, and then to Germany, where he was adopted by friends of his parents. He stayed in Germany for three years completing his baccalaureate studies, before arriving ultimately in Montréal. Corneille enrolled in University when he landed in Montréal, but his focus was immediately diverted to music.
In Montréal at 20 years old, Corneille formed a band called O.N.E., meaning Original New Element. O.N.E. achieved modest success, thanks in part to a Ms. Jodi Richards, who supported and advised the band. When O.N.E. disbanded in 2001, Corneille again turned to Ms. Richards for advice. Ms. Richards imparted the belief that you are only an artist when you know what your art means, which became a guiding principal for Corneille.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 (7:00 PM - 2:00 AM)
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