KAYIRI (she/her)
Kayiri is a multidisciplinary artist who shares her fragmented universe with ease. Of Burkinabe and Quebec origin, mixed body and soul, Kayiri will be able to transmit to you her joie de vivre and her freedom through the power and strength of her voice, her poetry, and her violin playing. A violinist by profession, the warmth, and accuracy of her sweet voice has already conquered a large audience thanks to the various projects in which she has collaborated, including K-Iri, Bad Nylon, Forró Brasa, and many others. She has had the chance to perform in festivals all over the world (Quebec, Senegal, Morocco, Brazil, United States, and France) and has gathered a multitude of experiences that she shares in her creations. In addition to music, Kayiri plays on the international boxing circuit and has been Quebec's champion since 2017. Sometimes comical, sometimes dramatic, this multifaceted artist will transport you on a journey of the heart.
What is the most important detail in your practice?
To be as authentic as possible and to always give my 100% in everything I do. All my life, people wanted to put me in a box by labeling me and telling me that I couldn't achieve my dreams. Now that I live thanks to my passions, I realize that the most important thing is to be yourself and let your creativity and individuality flourish and not let others discourage you. Its uniqueness is what makes us special.
How did you get into [your art]? And what keeps you into it? your motivations and goals?
I have always made art since I was young. Art is an integral part of me and it is what allows me to fully express myself and show all the facets of my personality. I always continued to make music because it made me feel good and I saw that it made people feel good for whom I played. My dream is to earn a very good living thanks to my artistic practices and to go to the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.
